WELCOME TO OPTIONS TRADING ESSENTIALS, A VIDEO SERIES DEDICATED TO TEACHING YOU ABOUT OPTIONS TRADING.

In episode 6, we explain options expiration–what it is, how it works, and the different types of expirations you may encounter. Also, we walk you through different expiration dates using the options chain on the Robinhood mobile app.

Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. https://bit.ly/OptionsDisclosure

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0:00 Intro
0:26 Episode preview
1:18 What’s option expiration?
2:16 Deep Dive: Options expiration
2:38 Standard monthly expiration
3:39 Weekly expiration
4:20 Quarterly expiration
5:09 Holidays and option expiration
6:19 Non-standard expirations
6:50 Knowledge: What’s the Options Clearing Corporation?
7:41 Discussion: Navigating expirations using the option chain
10:15 The importance of options expiration
11:11 How do options traders manage expiration risk?
12:29 The relationship between price and the expiration date
13:51 Wrap-up: Understanding the “time value” of an option
15:29 Episode 7 sneak peek

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