Mastering Options Trading on Webull: A Step-by-Step Guide

Options trading provides a gateway to maximizing returns and managing risk in the stock market, but the initial steps to setting up your account might seem daunting. In this tutorial, I'll be simplifying the process of trading options on Webull. From the approval process to executing your first trade, let's embark on this journey together.

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Video Time Stamps:

[00:00:00] Navigate option trading questions to seek approval.

[00:01:41] What Is Your General Investment Experience

[00:04:30] Options Risk Tolerance and Investment Time Horizon 

[00:10:53] Apply For an Update - Reviewing Your Application

[00:12:19] How to Place an Options Trade - Options Chain

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Setting Up Your Options Trading Account

The initial hurdle many face is the approval to trade options. Webull, like other trading platforms, has a vetting process to ensure that only experienced traders can engage in options trading. This ensures a level of protection for both the user and the platform.

Once you open the Webull app, navigate to the middle row where you’ll find the "more" button. After clicking it, select the "Option Trading" button under the account row. Here begins the questionnaire that is crucial for your approval.

Answering the Key Approval Questions

The questions Webull asks are designed to gauge your experience and risk tolerance:

General Investment Experience: If you select "none" or "not much," you are likely to be denied. Here, a plausible answer – reflecting some practice or paper trading – will strongly support your application.
Options Investment Experience: Even if you're a novice, indicating that you have intentions to gain experience in the near future (e.g., 1-2 years) can help.
Objectives and Risk Tolerance: When choosing your investment objectives, opting for "speculation" or "growth" demonstrates a willingness to take on risk. Similarly, marking your risk tolerance as "very high" will convey that you understand the intricacies and risks involved in options trading.
Investment Time Horizon: Selecting a short-term horizon, such as "less than 3 years", is crucial since options typically don't extend beyond 2 years.

Your Approval and Basic Trading Strategies

Once you’ve submitted your answers and the application, you should receive approval within one business day. Initially, you will get access to basic options trades like covered calls and cash-secured puts.

For instance, a covered call allows you to own a stock and sell a call option against it. Suppose you own Apple stock at $100 per share. By selling a $110 call option, you give someone the right to buy your stock at $110, and if the stock price hits $115, the buyer will likely exercise this option. You’ll deliver the stock at $110 and retain the premium received from selling the option.

How to Execute an Options Trade

Once approved, trading an option is straightforward. Let's take Apple as an example. After navigating to Apple’s stock page and selecting the options tab, you’ll encounter an options chain. From here, you can select your desired strike price and expiry date.

For instance, if you anticipate a drop in Apple’s price, you can buy a put option. Choose the strike price you think the stock will fall below and decide the quantity. Confirm your order by setting a limit—which ensures you don’t overpay—and execute the trade.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're new to options trading or seasoned, mastering these basics on the Webull platform can set a clear path towards achieving your financial goals. 

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