# How to make your first option trade on Deriv Trader **URL:** \ **Category:** Deriv Trader\ **Created:** [December 6, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/how-to-make-your-first-option-trade-on-deriv-trader/40732 "2022-12-06T17:46:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Paola](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/paola/32/5512_2.png) [@Paola](https://community.deriv.com/u/Paola)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/how-to-make-your-first-option-trade-on-deriv-trader/40732/1 "2022-12-06T17:46:54Z")
Hello Deriv Community, Here is how you can make your first options trade on Deriv Trader. First, you need to choose the following: **1. Market** Pick the market you want to trade. It can be forex, stocks & indices, commodities, derived, cryptocurrencies, or commodities. ![Screenshot 2023-05-12 at 10.48.43](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/deriv/original/2X/1/1168e803e016397cb0cbd015505f95885abc34bb.png) **2. Trade type** Select your trade type-- Up and Down, High and Lows, Digits, etc. ![Screenshot 2023-05-12 at 10.50.55](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/deriv/original/2X/2/270b4fb211329bc625f3de82c202bcd788315518.png) **3. Trade duration** Set the duration of your trade. Depending on whether you have a short-term or long-term view of the markets, you can set your preferred duration, starting from 1 to 10 ticks or 15 seconds to 365 days. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/deriv/original/2X/4/417fb615fa5dcddd8993b2c137e18a165fac034a.png) **4. Stake/Payout** Stake is the money that you stand to lose if the market moves against your prediction. Payout is the money that you stand to win if the market moves as you predicted. You need to enter an amount either for Stake or for Payout. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/deriv/original/2X/c/c74167ac3ee11fc714681a0e09d8129e0b6b539f.png) **5. Get quote** If you’ve set your stake, you’ll immediately receive a payout quote. That is, you’ll see how much you stand to win if the market moves in your favour. If you’ve entered the payout, you’ll instantly get a quote of the stake required to open a position. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/deriv/original/2X/d/d5003909cae402fd8f9533141d972d0ce725dd87.png) Explore Deriv Trader with your Deriv demo account now! If you have any questions, please visit our Help Centre or contact us via LiveChat and WhatsApp. > **[Online trading with Deriv | Simple. Flexible. Reliable.](https://deriv.com/contact-us/)** > > Trading platforms designed with you in mind. ---
**Author:** ![Sakina\_derivadmin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/sakina_derivadmin/32/5512_2.png) [@Sakina\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Sakina_derivadmin)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 9:49am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/how-to-make-your-first-option-trade-on-deriv-trader/40732/2 "2022-12-13T09:49:53Z")
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**Author:** ![childer-alcorza-2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bbe5ce/32.png) [@childer-alcorza-2](https://community.deriv.com/u/childer-alcorza-2)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/how-to-make-your-first-option-trade-on-deriv-trader/40732/3 "2024-12-26T21:10:44Z")
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**Author:** ![Farahin\_derivadmin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/farahin_derivadmin/32/5512_2.png) [@Farahin\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Farahin_derivadmin)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2024, 9:59am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/how-to-make-your-first-option-trade-on-deriv-trader/40732/4 "2024-12-27T09:59:00Z")
Hi, @childer-alcorza-2 Thank you for reaching out to us and for your interest. We suggest you refer to the available ebooks via the below link for more information about trading: > [@Download free trading ebooks by Deriv](https://community.deriv.com/t/download-free-trading-ebooks-by-deriv/33625): > > Dear members of the community, Your search for a free trading ebook ends today. Our digital book gives you definitions such as the who, why, what, when and etc of trading. The author, Vince Stanzione wrote this valuable and informative yet simple-to-understand ebook for traders’ benefit. These books are intended for educational information only and should not be treated as advice or a recommendation to trade nor used as a sole trading guide. Here is the downloadable link for your perusal. Th… Hope the above is helpful. Thank you. > **[Help Centre | Frequently Asked Questions | Deriv](https://deriv.com/help-centre)** > > Have questions on your trading account, how our trading platforms work or about trading? Read our FAQ’s or contact us through Deriv live chat.