How do I get started trading equity options and futures?

I have a quant background in hedging, so I’m not asking for guidance on how to learn modeling or developing strategies for trading options. I have work experience doing option valuation and developing dynamic replication strategies, but I have never done the trading.

I want to start relatively small – I’m comfortable putting about K at risk. I would be looking to hedge options against options while trying to limit the amount of dynamic hedging. I expect that I’ll need set up some margin in addition to any net option premium. Is K reasonable?

Are there brokers specializing in options? Does anyone recommend CME, CBOE or other tools? (I know that some exchanges offer tools for subscription.)

Thanks!

Where online can i go to learn everything i need to know about options trading?

Can you trade options on Ameritrade?

I want to learn everything that there is to know about "Options Trading"?

I want to learn everything that there is to know about "Options Trading" What are some good resources? Are there any really good books you could recommend?

Where can I get an options trading journal?

I need a journal to keep track of my trades. The ones I found on the net are only for stocks, and I only trade options! Most of them are an Excel spreadsheet, which is fine. Some of them are paid software.

Does anybody have one or know where I can find one? Better yet if it’s free!

Any stock options trading websites out there with solid recommendations & high returns?

I’m looking for the right option strategy. I trade call & put options, but I would prefer to join an options strategies service.

Is trading CFDs easier than trading Options and can the rewards still be huge?

I might consider trading CFDs as I don’t think that options trading is for me because they are so complicated to me and I can barely understand them. What I’d like to know is if CFDs are easier than options trading and can the rewards be the same as options or greater?

Where Can I Find A Good Option Trading Course For Stock Market Options?

I just finsihed reading Trading for Dummies and really want to learn more before I start trading in stock options, is there a course I can take online or something like that?

What Are The Best Option Trading Strategies For Trading Options In The Stock Market?

I’ve heard of many different stock option trading strategies and would like to know which are the best ones to use. If you’ve had experience with any, please share your results in general.

Where is the best resource to learn the basics of stock and options trading?

Including lingo, what options are and how they differ from stocks, short sales, day trading, etc.

What stocks are available for options trading?

Are all stocks listed on the major exchanges available for options trading or are only a select few available for options trading? Thanks!

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