{"product_id":"the-simplified-options-course","title":"The Simplified Options Course","description":"\u003c!--\n  BCG COMPACT COURSE DESCRIPTION: Simplified Options\n  The first paragraph is intentionally short and complete because some Shopify\n  themes reuse the beginning of the description as the product summary.\n--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(20,48,31,.12); border-radius: 20px; background: #f7faf7; color: #18231c; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15,39,24,.08);\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Branded introduction --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 24px; background-color: #08261c; background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 92% 0%,rgba(78,197,105,.22),transparent 34%),repeating-linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 0,rgba(255,255,255,.018) 1px,transparent 1px,transparent 12px),linear-gradient(145deg,#0b3023 0%,#061b14 100%);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #dff4e5; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55; letter-spacing: -.01em;\"\u003eMake options easier to understand with Simplified Options—a focused course covering contract essentials, pricing behavior, and trade risk before you place a trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(223,244,229,.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 0; flex: 1 1 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 6px 9px; border: 1px solid rgba(126,230,151,.20); border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(126,230,151,.08); color: #9be8ad; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .13em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #58d279; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(88,210,121,.10);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e BCG Course Series\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"max-width: 470px; margin: 0; color: #fff; font-size: clamp(26px,6vw,38px); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.04em; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eUnderstand the contract. Read the price. Define the risk.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Calls and puts graphic --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 86px; height: 68px; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 13px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 5px; background-color: rgba(0,0,0,.14); background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px); background-size: 14px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; place-content: center; border: 1px solid rgba(88,210,121,.18); border-radius: 9px; background: rgba(88,210,121,.08); text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #8ee9a4; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e↑\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"margin-top: 4px; color: #dff4e5; font-size: 7px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .08em;\"\u003eCALL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; place-content: center; border: 1px solid rgba(212,180,104,.18); border-radius: 9px; background: rgba(212,180,104,.07); text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #d4b468; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e↓\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"margin-top: 4px; color: #f3ead2; font-size: 7px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .08em;\"\u003ePUT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Benefits and course focus --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 22px; background-color: #f8faf8; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(31,116,55,.025) 0,rgba(31,116,55,.025) 1px,transparent 1px,transparent 15px);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #34453a; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eSimplified Options breaks down the language and mechanics behind an options trade. Learn how calls, puts, strike prices, premiums, and expiration work together—then use that understanding to evaluate pricing and risk before making a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Benefits --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 9px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(24,63,36,.10); border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.84);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 4px; color: #2f9b4c; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eContracts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #17221b; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eUnderstand the essential terms\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(24,63,36,.10); border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.84);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 4px; color: #9b782a; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eDirection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #17221b; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eLearn the role of calls and puts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(24,63,36,.10); border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.84);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 4px; color: #2f9b4c; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003ePricing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #17221b; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eSee what can affect a premium\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(24,63,36,.10); border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.84);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 4px; color: #9b782a; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eRisk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #17221b; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eEvaluate exposure before entry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Course focus --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 14px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(83,191,110,.16); border-radius: 14px; background-color: #0a281e; background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%,rgba(82,196,110,.14),transparent 38%),linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px,transparent 1px); background-size: auto,22px 22px,22px 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #8ee9a4; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 850; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eCourse Focus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 4px 0 0; color: #fff; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -.02em;\"\u003eThe trade, broken down clearly.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #58d279; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: #dcebe1; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; color: #83df99; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eOptions Foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e What an options contract represents\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: #dcebe1; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; color: #83df99; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eCalls and Puts\u003c\/strong\u003e The basic directional concepts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: #dcebe1; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; color: #83df99; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eContract Details\u003c\/strong\u003e Strike price, premium and expiration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: #dcebe1; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; color: #83df99; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003ePricing Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e How movement and time affect value\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: #dcebe1; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; color: #83df99; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eRisk Awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e Review exposure and possible outcomes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 11px 14px; color: #dcebe1; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; color: #83df99; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: .11em; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTrade Process\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the setup before submitting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Course details --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"padding: 6px 9px; border: 1px solid rgba(47,155,76,.12); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: #405148; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #257b3d;\"\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developing trader \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 6px 9px; border: 1px solid rgba(47,155,76,.12); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: #405148; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #257b3d;\"\u003ePace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-paced \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"padding: 6px 9px; border: 1px solid rgba(47,155,76,.12); border-radius: 999px; background: #fff; color: #405148; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #257b3d;\"\u003eFocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contracts, pricing and risk \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BCG closing note --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(47,155,76,.14); border-radius: 12px; background-color: #edf6ef; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(47,155,76,.035) 0,rgba(47,155,76,.035) 1px,transparent 1px,transparent 11px);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; color: #2f9b4c; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 2px; 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Options trading involves substantial risk and may not be suitable for every investor. No course, strategy, or market analysis can guarantee profits or prevent losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Blank Check Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67991473717552,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/6872\/8880\/files\/Screenshot_2026-07-31_at_11.15.56_PM.png?v=1785556495","url":"https:\/\/www.theblankcheckgroup.com\/products\/the-simplified-options-course","provider":"The Blank Check Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}