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Options are complex derivatives that need careful considerations before trading. As an options seller, you need to have a solid options selling strategy in place. Here are four things to consider while selling options. 

If you have traded in stock derivatives such as futures and options, you must be familiar with lot sizes. Have you noticed that the lot size for different contracts differs? Here is why F&O lot sizes vary. 

When trading Options contracts, one of two critical decisions you have to make is choosing the right strike price. The other is picking the suitable expiration date. Here's how you can go about making the first decision.  

Volatility is one of THE defining characteristics of an Option’s price. It is incredibly important to know the ins-and-outs of implied volatility and the impact it has on the price of an Option if you’re looking for a way to navigate around the Options market and also make a profit on the side. But first, what does one mean by the ‘price’ of the Option? A premium is the price you pay when you buy an Option.

Prices of every instrument in the financial markets fluctuate to a large extent. There are numerable factors that cause this volatility. These price swings can give you abundant profits as well as heavy losses. To safeguard yourself against the sharp lows, you can invest in derivative instruments such as Futures and Options.