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Curriculum

LEVEL 1: DUE DILIGENCE

Thorough and investigative due diligence is the foundation of profitable investing. In level 1, you will learn how to research your stocks properly. Specifically, you will learn how fundamental, technical and sentimental analysis help you set proper investment expectations. Fundamental analysis introduces specific tools to help you evaluate a company's financial health. You will learn how growth rates, valuation ratios, and management performance affect the underlying equity price. Technical analysis teaches you the three most important indicators to accurately identify entry and exit points and support and resistance levels. Level 1 concludes with sentimental analysis - a focused study on how unemployment reports, interest rates, and overall market sentiment affect the equities we trade.

LEVEL 2: OPTIONS INSTRUMENTS

Level 2 introduces the four options instruments; Long Call, Short Call, Long Put, and Short Put. There are only two option contracts; the Call Option and the Put Option. Level 2 teaches both basic and intermediate concepts for put and call options. Knowing how options move in contrast to the stock price or how they move due to increases or decreases in market volatility is essential in maximizing the use of options. You will learn the rights, obligations, risks, and potential rewards of all four option instruments. Additionally, level 2 will introduce the greeks and how they affect the price of options as conditions change.

LEVEL 3:CREDIT SPREADS

Level 3 teaches credit spreads. You will learn the four most common types of credit trades; the Covered Call, the Bull Put, the Bear Call, and the Iron Condor. Credit spreads are "get paid to trade" strategies, meaning the options trader receives payment for opening the trade. Since most options expire worthlessly, these trades are very attractive to educated option traders. OptionsANIMAL coaches use real-time data, charts, options chains, etc., to show how these options strategies come together and are properly applied. Additionally, Level 3 will teach you how to control the emotions of fear and greed by setting primary and secondary exit points for each trade.

LEVEL 4: DEBIT SPREADS

Level 4 teaches debit spreads. You will learn the four most common debit trades; the Bull Call, the Bear Put, the Put Calendar, and the Call Calendar. Debit Spreads are "Pay to Play" strategies, meaning the trader has to pay to open the trade. Debit spreads are very popular because the risk is limited to the amount of money (the Debit) the investor pays to open the trade. Debit trades can be used to take advantage of any market trend.

LEVEL 5:HEDGED TRADES

You will master the use of Hedge Trades in Level 5. Hedging strategies are particularly popular in retirement accounts because the risk is minimized. Most of the trades at this level involve stock ownership. Specifically, you will learn the Collar Trade, Straddles, Strangles, Protective Puts, and Advanced Covered Calls. For investors who trade equities, mastery of Hedged Trades will significantly impact their success in the market.

LEVEL 6: TRADE APPLICATION

Level 6 is dedicated to applying the strategies taught in Levels 1-5. At this level, we shift from defining theory and move to the practice and application of trades we've learned. Successful investors can apply trades in the real world. An in-depth Technical Analysis workshop teaches you to better time your entries and exits and intuitively forecast changes in trends and swings. Students finish this level with our popular Practical Application Workshop.

LEVEL 7: TRADE ADJUSTMENTS

At this level, we will look deeply into the adjustment process. This trade adjustment process is central to the OptionsANIMAL 6-Step Trading System. For those trades that move contrary to our research or technical indications, the trade adjustment concept taught in Level 7 provides students with the advanced training and application to turn losing trades into winners. Level 7 courses are dedicated to trade adjustments and the OptionsANIMAL Trade Adjustment Flow Charts. Upon completion of Level 7, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to react properly to any market situation. Finally, Level 7 concludes with an Instructor lead workshop where the group works through the adjustments of trades that have gone bad.

LEVEL 8:ADVANCED APPLICATION

In Level 8, you will take on advanced application of the strategies learned in earlier levels. These advanced strategies have the potential to offer significant investment returns. Level 8 provides an almost unlimited array of creative strategies. These strategies use options different from standard trade applications, and instructors present their variations on many trading topics. Additionally, you will be encouraged to think "outside the box." The lessons and concepts found in Level 8 are found nowhere else and are exclusive to OptionsANIMAL.

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Michael Canzoniero
1 year ago
Options Animal – A Solid Investment for the Right Person If you're seriously thinking about joining Options Animal, here’s what I’ve found to be true from my own experience. First off, this isn’t for everyone — and I mean that in a good way. Options Animal attracts a unique kind of member: curious, serious about financial education, and committed to growth. The membership tends to be smart, experienced, and inquiring. The community is intelligent, well-educated, and experienced, but also welcoming and supportive. People are friendly, down-to-earth, and genuinely interested in helping each other grow. If that sounds like your kind of group, you’ll probably feel right at home. That said, this program is best suited for investors who are ready to put in the time. The program expects you to study, apply what you learn, and take a hard look at how you're doing, you’ll find tremendous value here. There’s meaningful homework. There’s a process. But if you’re committed, it really does pay off. Discipline is also key. The instructors provide a clear, structured approach. When I deviated from that structure, I felt the consequences — but also gained important insight. Mistakes become learning opportunities here, and that’s part of what makes the experience so worthwhile. One of the big strengths of OA is how they teach you to be flexible. They teach you to adapt to market conditions, not just follow a static strategy. It’s clear they live by this principle, and their teaching reflects that. Most importantly, you’re never on your own. The team at Options Animal is always available, approachable, and incredibly generous with their time and expertise. Whether you're asking questions, learning from live sessions, or following along with real trade recommendations, you’ll feel supported every step of the way. Each instructor brings a different perspective, which allows you to find an approach that matches your style and goals. Now, about the cost: if you're thinking of it as an expense, it might not feel worth it. But if you see it as an investment in your financial future, it makes a lot more sense. You're paying for education, structure, and guidance that can really make a difference. You don’t need a huge portfolio either — the strategies can scale. A perspective regarding returns (ROI), the payoff improves with time. As your skills and confidence grow, so does your ability to generate solid returns. For me, this has absolutely been a smart investment — one that continues to pay dividends both financially and in terms of personal growth. For the right individual, Options Animal is more than just a program — it’s a powerful, ongoing advantage being a really solid investment — in every sense of the word.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your detailed and insightful experience with Options Animal. We're thrilled to hear that you found value in our community, structure, and instructional approach. Your emphasis on discipline and adaptability perfectly captures what we strive to teach our members. It’s rewarding to know you see your involvement as an investment in your financial future and personal growth. We appreciate your feedback and support!
Anthony Hyde
6 years ago
If you are serious about learning options, this is the place to be. I got interested in option in late 1990's. I saw that you could leverage a small amount of money to make big money. Went in with a mind set of "get rich quick" attitude, that was a mistake. Did not touch options again until more recently. Thank goodness I found OptionANIMAL. I was skeptical but felt like I needed to learn more before giving it a try again. Glad I did because I learned a lot and continue to do so. To be successful you must put in the work and have a plan. OpttionANIMAL was the help I needed with material and teachers who were eager to share their knowledge. Here I was able to learn from the courses how to avoid all the most common mistakes, how to allocate your portfolio when making a trade, how to adjust a trade and much more. I can’t say enough about the teachers and how willing they are to help you learn and set you straight. They are all different and have different perspectives of how to handle and analyze the market. Each one brings different knowledge and experience. If you are willing to put in the time and effort you can up your game. There are no guarantees, but you want to make sure you hedge your knowledge to be on the right side of the trade.
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