Charles Abergel
Published: 2017-07-18
Total Pages: 66
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Learn the in's and out's of options trading in this informative and thorough guide! When you do it right, options trading can be very a lucrative undertaking that has advantages over traditional stock trading and other investments. Get the lowdown on the basics of options trading, including what they are exactly and what types are out there Options trading is to the regular market what ketchup is to tomatoes. Basically, it means that options are derivatives of securities, so getting an option is getting the opportunity to buy a security, but without the obligation. Options exist for just about every security, including stocks and bonds. Learn about options orders and how they work The process of buying and selling options are called "orders," and this book explains what orders to put in when you're in the short position (you're the writer of the option, or the seller) or in the long position (you're the one buying). You'll also learn about market and limit orders. Get a full explanation of an options quote An options quote, or options table, looks like a complicated collection of numbers and symbols, so this book explains what each column means and why information like the time decay of a security; the bid, strike, and ask price; and implied volatility are all important. You'll also learn why "The Greeks" are important and how they measure risk and profit/loss of a security. It's important to know what the trading process is, so you always start off on the right foot The trading process should be broken down into steps, so you can keep your eye on the big picture without getting overwhelmed by the details. This book lists all the steps every options trader should undertake, such as: Doing a lot of research beforehand Finding a good broker Making a detailed, written trading plan Constantly factoring in risk and closely monitoring trades Having good strategies is key to finding success in options trading There are lots of strategies you can use with options trading, which is one of the reasons why people prefer it. There's a lot of flexibility, which also means you need to choose your strategies carefully. This book explains when to use strategies like the bull call spread and bear call spread, and details what to do in any market scenario, whether the market is up, down, or staying the same. Read about the benefits and risks of options trading This book lays out all the reasons why options trading is a good idea, and why it might not be a good idea. It's crucial that you know the cons as well as the pros, so you can make a smart decision based on your situation. Learn about the most common trading mistakes, so you can avoid them The most common mistakes that options traders make include choosing the wrong broker, leading with their emotions, and picking bad time frames for their trades. When you know what to avoid, you'll have a better idea of what you should do. See what successful traders are doing! You know what bad trading looks like, but what about the good trading? This book has a list of traits that all successful traders share, so you can model yourself after them. Options trading has the potential to bring in money - you just have to know what you're doing. This book helps ensure that you do!