Key takeaways from this Investrade webinar include (1) a practical workflow for finding and setting up trades in the Investrade Pro platform, (2) how to use the options chain to choose strikes/expirations and avoid contracts that are overpriced versus the move required and (3) how basic call-buying and put-buying strategies work, paired with clear entries, targets, and awareness of time decay. To put these ideas into practice, open an Investrade account or log into an existing one and start trading on our Investor or Pro platforms.
Buying calls and puts is often the first step for investors learning how to use options to express a directional view. In this Investrade educational webinar, professional trader Teddy Kekstadt walks through simple option strategies focused on call buying and put buying, showing how traders can use these basic tools to navigate volatile markets while keeping decision-making straightforward.
The session begins with platform orientation and trade setup. Using a demo version of the Investrade Pro platform, Teddy explains how to scan for potential opportunities, review charts and identify short-term bullish or bearish setups. He emphasizes the importance of understanding overall market context, upcoming events like Federal Reserve meetings and how volatility can shape option pricing and trade outcomes.
From there, the webinar focuses on evaluating options through the options chain. Teddy demonstrates how to compare strike prices and expirations, assess premium costs and quickly rule out trades that are too expensive relative to the move required to be profitable. He shows why high-priced options can create poor risk-reward profiles and how lower-cost contracts may offer better leverage when paired with realistic price targets.
Both call and put buying strategies are covered using real stock examples. For bullish scenarios, Teddy explains how call buyers benefit from upward moves while managing risk through position sizing and clear targets. For bearish scenarios, he walks through put buying as a way to participate in downside moves without shorting stock. Throughout, he reinforces practical habits like defining entry points, knowing breakeven levels and understanding how time decay impacts short-dated options.
Overall, the webinar frames simple call and put buying as an accessible way to participate in market moves without complex structures. These foundational strategies are a great starting point for traders looking to build confidence and consistency in options trading.