STA™ FUTURES & OPTIONS MASTERY

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1-YEAR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM

STA™ FUTURES & OPTIONS MASTERY 1-Year Futures & Options + Shielded Option Strategy Program

A structured 52-week learning journey designed to take you from Futures & Options fundamentals to advanced strategy development, hedging, shielded option selling, trade management and systematic execution.

52 Weeks
104 Live Sessions
2× Sessions / Week
₹3K–₹30K Flexible Plans

Learn Futures & Options as a Complete Skill

This is not designed as a short-term option strategy class. It is a structured one-year Futures & Options learning program.

The program starts with the fundamentals and progressively moves through Futures, Options, Option Chain, Greeks, volatility, strategies, hedging, risk management, Shielded Option Selling, STA™ strategy development, trade management and backtesting.

Protection First → Risk Management → Strategy → Execution → Review → Improvement
1-Year Program • 3 Payment Options
₹30,000
Yearly • Best Value
  • 52 weeks • 104 structured sessions
  • 2 structured sessions every week
  • Futures & Options foundation
  • Options Greeks & volatility
  • Option strategy development
  • Hedging & risk management
  • Shielded Option Selling
  • STA™ strategy framework
  • Backtesting & trade journaling
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Choose Your Payment Plan

The same 1-year STA™ Futures & Options Mastery program is available through monthly, quarterly and yearly payment options.

Monthly

₹3,000
per month
Flexible Payment Option
  • 1-year learning program
  • 52 weeks • 104 sessions
  • 2 sessions every week
  • Pay ₹3,000 for each month
PAY ₹3,000 — MONTHLY
Standard Razorpay Payment Link • No automatic recurring charge

Quarterly

₹8,500
every 3 months
Save ₹1,500 vs 3 monthly payments
  • 1-year learning program
  • 52 weeks • 104 sessions
  • 2 sessions every week
  • 4 quarterly payments for 1 year
PAY ₹8,500 — QUARTERLY
Standard Razorpay Payment Link • No automatic recurring charge

What You Will Learn

A complete learning journey covering the major concepts required to understand and analyse Futures & Options.

📈

Futures

Contracts, margin, leverage, pricing, long and short futures, mark-to-market and hedging.

⚙️

Options

Calls, puts, strikes, expiry, premium, intrinsic value, extrinsic value and moneyness.

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Option Chain

Open interest, change in OI, volume, PCR and identifying important market levels.

📊

Option Greeks

Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho and understanding how Greeks interact with price and volatility.

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Volatility

Implied volatility, IV behaviour, volatility expansion, contraction and event risk.

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Shielded Strategies

Defined-risk option selling, hedging, strike selection, position sizing and trade management.

Your 1-Year Learning Journey

The course progressively moves from fundamentals to advanced strategy development and professional execution.

1

Foundation

Weeks 1–4

2

Futures

Weeks 5–8

3

Options

Weeks 9–12

4

Option Chain

Weeks 13–16

5

Greeks

Weeks 17–20

6

Volatility

Weeks 21–24

7

Strategies

Weeks 25–28

8

Risk & Hedging

Weeks 29–32

9

Shielded Selling

Weeks 33–36

10

STA™ Framework

Weeks 37–40

11

Management

Weeks 41–44

12

Backtesting

Weeks 45–48

13

Mastery

Weeks 49–52

Complete 52-Week Curriculum

104 structured sessions covering Futures, Options, strategies, risk management and the STA™ Shielded framework.

Module 1 — Market & F&O Foundation

Weeks 1–4 • 8 Sessions
Session 1
Introduction to Financial Markets
Session 2
How the Stock Market Works
Session 3
Introduction to Derivatives
Session 4
Futures vs Options
Session 5
Understanding Leverage
Session 6
F&O Contract Specifications
Session 7
Risk Before Profit
Session 8
F&O Foundation Review + Practical Exercise

Module 2 — Futures Mastery

Weeks 5–8 • 8 Sessions
Session 9
Understanding Futures Contracts
Session 10
Long Futures — Profit & Loss
Session 11
Short Futures — Profit & Loss
Session 12
Futures Pricing & Basis
Session 13
Mark-to-Market
Session 14
Futures Leverage & Risk
Session 15
Futures Hedging
Session 16
Futures Practical Workshop

Module 3 — Options Foundation

Weeks 9–12 • 8 Sessions
Session 17
What Is an Option?
Session 18
Call Options
Session 19
Put Options
Session 20
Strike Price & Expiry
Session 21
ITM, ATM & OTM
Session 22
Intrinsic & Extrinsic Value
Session 23
Option Premium & Its Drivers
Session 24
Options Foundation Practical Workshop

Module 4 — Option Chain & Market Structure

Weeks 13–16 • 8 Sessions
Session 25
How to Read an Option Chain
Session 26
Open Interest
Session 27
Change in Open Interest
Session 28
Option Volume
Session 29
Put-Call Ratio
Session 30
Identifying Important Strikes
Session 31
Support & Resistance Through Option Data
Session 32
Complete Option Chain Analysis Workshop

Module 5 — Option Greeks

Weeks 17–20 • 8 Sessions
Session 33
Introduction to Option Greeks
Session 34
Delta — Directional Sensitivity
Session 35
Gamma — Rate of Delta Change
Session 36
Theta — Time Decay
Session 37
Vega — Volatility Sensitivity
Session 38
Rho — Interest Rate Sensitivity
Session 39
How Major Greeks Work Together
Session 40
The STA™ Greeks Framework

Module 6 — Option Pricing & Volatility

Weeks 21–24 • 8 Sessions
Session 41
What Determines Option Premium?
Session 42
Time Value
Session 43
Implied Volatility
Session 44
Historical vs Implied Volatility
Session 45
IV Rank & IV Percentile
Session 46
Volatility Expansion & Contraction
Session 47
Event Risk & Volatility
Session 48
Volatility-Based Strategy Selection Workshop

Module 7 — Option Strategies

Weeks 25–28 • 8 Sessions
Session 49
Option Buying Strategies
Session 50
Long Call & Long Put
Session 51
Covered Call
Session 52
Cash-Secured Put
Session 53
Bull Call Spread & Bear Put Spread
Session 54
Bull Put Spread & Bear Call Spread
Session 55
Straddle & Strangle
Session 56
Iron Condor & Iron Butterfly

Module 8 — Risk Management & Hedging

Weeks 29–32 • 8 Sessions
Session 57
Why Risk Management Comes First
Session 58
Defined vs Undefined Risk
Session 59
Hedging Fundamentals
Session 60
Why Protection Changes a Trade
Session 61
Risk/Reward Calculation
Session 62
Position Sizing
Session 63
Capital Allocation
Session 64
Risk Management Workshop

Module 9 — Shielded Option Selling

Weeks 33–36 • 8 Sessions
Session 65
Why Most Option Sellers Fail
Session 66
Philosophy of Shielded Option Selling
Session 67
Understanding the Shield
Session 68
Net Credit Calculation
Session 69
Maximum Profit & Maximum Risk
Session 70
Strike Selection Framework
Session 71
Hedge Selection Framework
Session 72
Complete Shielded Trade Construction

Module 10 — STA™ Strategy Framework

Weeks 37–40 • 8 Sessions
Session 73
Introduction to STA™
Session 74
The SHIELD Principle
Session 75
The GROWTH Principle
Session 76
The TREND Principle
Session 77
The ACCUMULATION Principle
Session 78
STA™ Trade Selection Framework
Session 79
STA™ Trade Checklist
Session 80
STA™ Complete Strategy Workshop

Module 11 — Trade Management & Adjustments

Weeks 41–44 • 8 Sessions
Session 81
When to Enter a Shielded Trade
Session 82
When NOT to Trade
Session 83
Trade Monitoring
Session 84
Profit Management
Session 85
Loss Management
Session 86
Position Adjustment Framework
Session 87
Exit Framework
Session 88
Trade Management Playbook Workshop

Module 12 — Backtesting & Professional Trading

Weeks 45–48 • 8 Sessions
Session 89
Why Backtesting Matters
Session 90
Creating Strategy Rules
Session 91
Manual Backtesting
Session 92
Building a Backtesting Sheet
Session 93
Understanding Strategy Statistics
Session 94
Trading Journal
Session 95
Reviewing Winning & Losing Trades
Session 96
Strategy Improvement Workshop

Module 13 — Advanced F&O & Final Mastery

Weeks 49–52 • 8 Sessions
Session 97
Advanced Option Chain Interpretation
Session 98
Advanced Greek Interaction
Session 99
Volatility + Greeks + Price Together
Session 100
Market Regime Identification
Session 101
Choosing the Right Strategy for the Market
Session 102
Complete STA™ Trade Simulation
Session 103
Professional Trader Framework
Session 104
Final Masterclass — From Learner to Structured F&O Trader

The STA™ Framework

A structured approach combining protection, market awareness, strategy selection and disciplined capital growth.

S

SHIELD

Protect capital through defined risk and appropriate hedging.

G

GROWTH

Focus on consistency, disciplined execution and capital efficiency.

T

TREND

Understand market direction and select strategies suitable for the environment.

A

ACCUMULATION

Build a disciplined framework for capital allocation and long-term accumulation.

Practical Learning

The objective is not simply to remember strategies. Students progressively learn how to analyse, construct, manage and review trades.

Option Chain Practice

Analyse live and historical option-chain information and identify important strikes.

Payoff Analysis

Calculate maximum profit, maximum loss, break-even and risk/reward.

Strategy Construction

Build different option structures according to different market conditions.

Shielded Trade Construction

Construct a short option position together with a protective hedge and calculate the defined risk.

Trade Journal

Document entry logic, market condition, risk, exit and lessons from every trade.

Backtesting

Test defined strategy rules against historical market data and study the results.

The Learning Process

A systematic learning cycle designed to develop understanding and discipline.

LEARN
→
OBSERVE
→
ANALYSE
→
CONSTRUCT
→
MANAGE
→
REVIEW
→
IMPROVE

By the End of the Course

Students will have developed a structured understanding of the major components of Futures & Options.

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Understand Futures and Options from foundation to advanced concepts.
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Read and interpret an Option Chain.
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Understand Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega and Rho.
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Understand volatility and its influence on option premiums.
✓
Understand and compare different option strategies.
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Calculate risk, reward and position size.
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Understand defined-risk and hedged option structures.
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Learn the STA™ Shielded Option framework.
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Develop a structured trade-management process.
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Understand backtesting, journaling and strategy review.

Professional Trading Mindset

The course also focuses on the decision-making discipline required in derivatives markets.

Don’t Chase

Avoid entering trades simply because the market is moving quickly.

Don’t Trade Without a Plan

Know your entry, risk, management and exit framework before entering.

Control Leverage

Understand that leverage can magnify both gains and losses.

Protect Capital

Capital protection is an essential part of long-term market participation.

Accept Losses

A losing trade is part of trading. The focus should be on controlled risk.

Follow the Process

Focus on repeatable decision-making instead of trying to predict every market move.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the course?

The program runs for 52 weeks, with two structured sessions every week.

How many sessions are included?

The complete program contains 104 structured sessions.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. The program starts from the fundamentals of financial markets, Futures and Options before progressing to advanced concepts.

Is the course only about option selling?

No. The program covers Futures, Options, Option Chain, Greeks, volatility, multiple strategies, hedging, risk management and eventually the Shielded Option Selling and STA™ framework.

Will I learn option buying as well?

Yes. Option buying concepts and strategies are covered before progressing into advanced option-selling and hedged structures.

What is the course fee?

The complete one-year program is available through three payment options: ₹3,000 monthly, ₹8,500 quarterly, or ₹30,000 yearly. The yearly plan is the best-value option.

What payment options are available?

The program is available at ₹3,000 monthly, ₹8,500 quarterly, or ₹30,000 yearly. Monthly and quarterly payments are made manually through the applicable Razorpay payment link; they are not automatic recurring charges.

Does the course guarantee profits?

No. Financial markets involve risk. The course is designed for education, skill development, analysis and disciplined decision-making. No profit or return is guaranteed.

Start Your 1-Year F&O Learning Journey

Build your understanding step by step — from Futures & Options fundamentals to advanced strategy development and the STA™ Shielded framework. Choose the monthly, quarterly or yearly payment plan that suits you.

Risk Disclaimer

Futures & Options involve substantial market risk. Leverage can magnify both gains and losses. Strategies and examples discussed in this course are provided for educational purposes only and do not guarantee profits, returns or income. Students should understand the risks involved and make their own independent decisions before participating in live markets.


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