About Winning at Options: Risk-First Options Trading Education
Our Mission
To provide plain-English options education that prioritizes risk management over profit promises. No hype. No get-rich-quick schemes. Just honest, practical strategies for retail traders.
Who We Are
Winning at Options is an educational resource dedicated to teaching retail traders how to use options strategies safely and effectively. We believe that understanding risk comes first—before chasing profits.
Our Philosophy: Risk First
Most options education focuses on potential profits. We flip that script. Every guide, every strategy, and every example starts with what can go wrong before discussing what can go right.
Our three-part approach:
- Risk First – Understand max loss, assignment, and worst-case scenarios
- Strategy Second – Learn the mechanics: spreads, Greeks, position sizing
- Profits Last – Build sustainable, rules-based trading systems
What Makes Us Different
- No jargon without definitions – We explain every term in plain English
- Real numbers, real examples – Actual payoff math, not hand-waving
- Conservative position sizing – Risk 1–2% per trade, not 50%
- Honest about losses – Trading isn't riskless; we show you how to survive bad trades
- Free, open-access content – No paywalls, no courses to buy, no affiliate pump
What We Cover
Our cornerstone guides teach the strategies that matter for retail traders:
- Naked Options 101 – Why margin ≠ safety
- Vertical Spreads – Credit vs debit with real payoff math
- Iron Condors – Range-bound strategies with defined risk
- The Wheel – Cash-secured puts + covered calls for income
- Greeks in Practice – Delta, theta, vega for trade selection
Who This Is For
Our content is designed for:
- New options traders who want to learn the right way from day one
- Stock traders transitioning to options who need to understand the risks
- Intermediate traders looking to refine their strategies and risk management
- Anyone burned by bad advice and seeking a more honest approach
Who This Isn't For
We're not for traders looking for:
- Get-rich-quick schemes or lottery-style plays
- High-risk, high-reward strategies (naked options, earnings lotto, etc.)
- Hype, emotional trading, or "guaranteed" profits
- Day trading or scalping tactics (we focus on defined-risk, swing-style strategies)
Our Standards
Every article on this site follows these principles:
- Risk disclosure first – Max loss, assignment risk, and exit plans
- No absolutes – We use "if X, consider Y" phrasing, not "always" or "never"
- Realistic expectations – We don't promise 50% monthly returns
- Position sizing – Risk 1–2% of account per trade
- Internal consistency – All examples use verified math and breakevens
Disclaimer
This is educational content only. Nothing on this site constitutes financial advice, investment recommendations, or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Options trading involves significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. You should consult a licensed financial advisor before trading options. We are not registered investment advisors and make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.
Contact & Feedback
Have questions, suggestions, or found an error? We're building this site to help traders, so your feedback matters.
While we don't provide individual trading advice or portfolio reviews, we welcome:
- Suggestions for new guide topics
- Corrections to errors or outdated information
- Feedback on clarity and accessibility
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