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1. Open an online brokerage account. For you to trade options online, your account must be approved for options trading. Each online brokerage will ask numerous questions to determine whether you should be allowed to trade options. Due to government regulations, an options brokerage may accommodate you only if you are an experienced trader with a certain amount of funds to invest.
2. Find the underlying stock on which you wish to purchase an option. Nearly all websites that show stock prices show option prices. You may also check the price of options through your online brokerage. Option prices are often delayed by 10 to 20 minutes. To be successful trading options online, up-to-date information is necessary.
3. Evaluate the expiration dates and strike prices. Whether you are expecting a move in a stock price today, or a big price change over months or even years, you should find an option expiration date that will fit your stock option strategy.
4. Execute your order and enjoy your first step into online options trading. You may monitor your performance and close out the trade when you decide the time is right.