What is Options Trading And How Does it Work? | Fidelity Investments

Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options here: https://www.theocc.com/Company-Inform.... Want to know if options trading is right for you? Watch our video to learn what options are as well as some of the differences between stocks and options. Learn what options are and how they differ from stocks. 00:00 Welcome 00:49 3 reasons to trade options 01:35 What is an options contract? 03:22 How are stocks and options different? 04:50 That’s a wrap Questions? Drop them below 👇 and we’ll reply right in the comments. • Learn more about trading options: https://www.fidelity.com/learning- center/trading-investing/what-is-options-trading-video • Sign up for a coaching session with the Trading Strategy Desk® where you can ask your questions to a coach with real trading experience: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-cen... • For more about trading at Fidelity: https://www.fidelity.com/trading/over... • To see more videos, subscribe on YouTube:    / fidelityinvestments   • Follow Fidelity on Reddit:   / fidelityinvestments   • Follow Fidelity on Instagram:   / fidelityinvestments   • Follow Fidelity on TikTok:   / fidelityinvestments   • Follow Fidelity on Facebook:   / fidelityinvestments   • Follow Fidelity on LinkedIn:   / fidelity-investments   • Follow Fidelity on Discord:   / discord   • Ask Fidelity on X:   / fidelity   _Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request._ Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917 1128308.5.0