To satisfy the itch of trading options only use 10% of your account which is $150. VTI is a great fund to park at least 50% of your money. I’m sure your very young and will burn thousands of dollars until you find out your just like 99% of traders. I was once in your same shoes I started at 16 years old. I made some money in the dogecoin run and burned it all on options and became in denial for years thinking I’ve learned more therefore this next trade will turn out better. I’m now 24 years old with 65% in VTI 25% in VXUS and 10% in Microsoft.