Your Options Handbook: The Practical Reference and Strategy Guide to Trading Options - Couverture rigide

Levy, Jared

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ISBN 10 : 0470603623 ISBN 13 : 9780470603628

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2011

Synopsis

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Brings the complex world of options down to Earth for investors of every stripe

For those in the know, options can be a relatively inexpensive, low–risk alternative to futures, swaps, and other common hedging and trading instruments. They also offer investors a unique edge and profit–taking opportunities not available to stock–only traders. Your complete guide to all things option, this book quickly gets you up to speed on what you′ll need to know to confidently and successfully trade options, whatever your particular investment needs and goals.

Written by one of the most respected options traders and educators in the United States, Your Options Handbook features straightforward, practical explanations of the options market including its history, conventions, and customs various types of options and their uses, and common trading techniques and methodologies. Writing in plain English, options whiz kid Jared Levy:

• Walks you through the markets from a professional′s perspective, using plain language, simple analogies, and real–world examples to illustrate his points

• Describes market players, options pricing and valuation methods, and trading psychology

• Explains the complex mathematics behind options pricing and trading strategies in a way that even math–phobic investors will find easy to digest

• Discusses major trading strategies and helps you design an approach tailored to your personality, needs, and long– and short–term goals

Don′t be put off by the seeming complexity and obscure jargon associated with the options market. Let Your Options Handbook get you up and running with the basic knowledge and tools you′ll need to take full advantage of one of the most versatile and accessible of trading instruments.

PRAISE FOR YOUR OPTIONS HANDBOOK

"The details, insight, and tactics that Jared offers are priceless; it′s a must–read for both beginning and experienced traders!"
JOHN WALLACE, former chairman of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange

"To succeed with options, it′s crucial to bring the subject into the context of real–world trading considerations such as technical and news analysis. Your Options Handbook fulfills that criteria beautifully. It is a practical guide that gets to the point quickly and is packed with valuable insights that could only emerge from an experienced expert."
GUY COHEN, author of The Bible of Options Strategies

"If you cultivate a genuine appreciation for the process of becoming a successful trader, and study Jared′s book, the journey will be a lot less arduous and definitely more fun."
MARK DOUGLAS, author of The Disciplined Trader and Trading in the Zone

Présentation de l'éditeur

A comprehensive yet simplified guide to the complex world of options investing and risk management

Before trading derivatives, one needs to understand the secrets and mechanics behind the options market. Your Options Handbook: The Practical Reference and Strategy Guide to Trading Options offers a straightforward, practical explanation of the options marketplace, including its origins, the mechanics of the market, and how to profit from trading options.

• Walks you through the stock and option markets from a professional′s perspective, but uses plain language and simple analogies
• Discusses different trading strategies based upon whether one′s opinion of the market is bullish, bearish, or neutral
• Details market players, useful tips, and trading psychology, and explains how options are priced

Options are a versatile trading instrument that typically cost less and can have lower risk than stocks. They also offer investors a unique edge and lucrative opportunities that are not available to stock only traders. Your Options Handbook helps investors fully understand the options market, allowing them to enter the sector with greater ease.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470603623
• ISBN 13: 9780470603628
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 432