Option Learning Center

We offer our clients sophisticated option trading capabilities and investment ideas. Our value-added services can help you cut through the clutter and turn your ideas into trades. 

 Beginner Strategies

 Equity Option Strategy Guide

Advanced Strategies

Stifel's strategy desk abilities are well regarded throughout the industry. All you have to do is give us your desired goals, and we can create a strategy with known risk/reward parameters. 

Contact us for advanced option concepts and strategies, including:

• Spreads

• Buy-Writes

• Protective Puts

• Collars

• Hedging

• Repair strategies

• Market indicators (VIX, P/C ratios, Advanced decline,Market technicals, etc.)

• Trading principles

Options are not suitable for all investors. There are risks involved in any option strategy. Individuals should not enter into option transactions until they have read and understood the option disclosure document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options," which outlines the purposes and risks of option transactions. This booklet is available from your Stifel Nicolaus Financial Advisor or through the link below. Investors considering options should consult with a professional tax advisor regarding their particular situation. Supporting documentation of claims will be supplied upon request.