Welcome to the Share Navigator Options Academy. Whether you are looking to generate monthly income, speculate on market moves, or protect your existing stock portfolio, we have designed a specific path to help you succeed.
Options are sophisticated tools that allow you to profit in rising, falling, or even sideways markets. To ensure you build a professional-grade foundation, we recommend approaching our courses in the following four stages.
Phase 1: The Professional Foundation
Goal: Master the "Language" of the Options Market.
Before placing a trade, you must understand the mechanics of listed contracts. Options are not just directional bets; they are governed by mathematical "Greeks" that dictate how price, time, and volatility affect your profit.
Start with: Options 101 – The Basics.
Deep Dive: Option Chains & The Greeks (Delta and Theta).
Technical Setup: Navigating your Trading Platform (TWS).
Phase 2: Choosing Your Strategic Objective
Goal: Align your trading with your financial goals.
Once you understand the basics, do not try to learn every strategy at once. Instead, focus on the "Collection" that matches your primary "Why":
Your Goal | Recommended Path | Key Strategy to Learn |
Consistency & Income | 💰 The Income Engine | Covered Calls & Bull Put Spreads |
Aggressive Growth | 📈 Growth & Speculation | Long Calls & Bull Call Spreads |
Asset Protection | 🛡️ Protection & Recovery | Protective Puts & Stock Repair |
Phase 3: The "Sandbox" (Simulated Trading)
Goal: Master execution without risking capital.
Theory is only 10% of the journey. We strongly recommend placing 5–10 practice trades in a "Paper Trading" or simulated account before using live funds. This allows you to experience how "Time Decay" (Theta) and market fluctuations impact your positions in real-time without financial stress.
🎓 The Graduation Checklist
Use this checklist to verify your readiness before moving from the "Simulator" to live market conditions.
Step 1: The Essentials
[ ] I can explain the difference between a Call and a Put.
[ ] I understand how Theta impacts my trade every day.
[ ] I can find the "Probability of Profit" on my trading platform.
Step 2: Strategy Mastery
[ ] I have chosen one primary strategy (e.g., Covered Calls or Bull Puts).
[ ] I know my "Maximum Risk" before I enter a trade.
[ ] I have placed at least 5 successful trades in a Demo Account.
Step 3: Professional Execution
[ ] I am comfortable using the Strategy Builder to place multi-leg orders.
[ ] I have a written plan for what to do if a trade goes against me.
[ ] I have booked my FREE Strategy Session with Stephen from Share Navigator to review my plan.
🛡️ The Power of Mentorship
While self-study is possible, trading is roughly 10% strategy and 90% psychology. Working with a mentor like Stephen provides critical advantages that no video can offer:
Accelerated Learning: Reach proficiency in 6–12 months rather than years of self-struggle.
Capital Protection: Learn professional risk management to save thousands in "rookie" mistakes.
Real-Time Feedback: Get direct answers to your unique questions and live review of your trade setups.
Accountability: A mentor acts as your "cheerleader and accountability partner," ensuring you stick to your plan even in volatile markets.
🚀 Take the Shortcut to Success
Trading theory is only the beginning. Mastering strategy application and capital preservation under live conditions is what separates professional traders from amateurs.
Don't risk your capital making avoidable beginner mistakes.
Leverage the experience of a dedicated trading mentor to help you build a consistent, repeatable process.
'Invest with Confidence'