{"product_id":"options-trading-for-dummies","title":"Options Trading For Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Joe Duarte\u003c\/b\u003e is a financial -writer, private investor and trader, and former money manager\/president of River Willow Capital Management. In addition to \u003ci\u003eOptions Trading For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, he is the author of \u003ci\u003eTrading Futures For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMarket Timing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit his website at joeduarteinthemoneyoptions.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Options Trading\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Options Trading and You, the Individual Investor\u003c\/b\u003e 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRewiring Your Thinking 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing to Trade: Take a Pre-Trading Flight Check 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Options 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the complete picture 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing option essentials 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrying different strategies before deploying them in real time 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting options in their place 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferentiating between Option Styles 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing options to limit your risk 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying options to sector investing 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Options in Challenging Markets 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing your directional bias and making money in flat markets 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControlling your emotions 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Introducing Options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Option Contracts 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuning in to option basics 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing options to other securities 26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValuing Options 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing your rights and obligations as an options trader 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying useful terms of endearment 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of Options Mechanics 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying options 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotating with the expiration cycle 31\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking a decision: Expiration time is key 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailing your rights 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating Option Contracts out of Thin Air 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening and closing positions 34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelling an option you don't own 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping Some Tips in Mind 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Trading Places: Where the Action Happens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying the U.S Options Exchanges 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavigating the Markets 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuting trades 41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaming the option market participants 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEyeing transactions and orders unique to options 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking sure you know these trading rules 44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing Option Costs and Benefits 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing option risks 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying costs unique to options 48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValuing options benefits 49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrasping Key Option Pricing Factors 52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing option Greeks 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting past movement to the future 54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Identifying Option Risks and Rewards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Trading Risks 58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRisking money with stocks 58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalculating option risks 61\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaping Your Rewards 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefiting from stocks 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreaking even with options 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfiling Risk and Reward 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfiling stock trades with risk graphs 66\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfiling option trades with risk graphs 67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining option positions 69\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering the worst-case scenario 71\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Evaluating Markets, Sectors, and Strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Looking Closer Inside the Algo-Controlled Market\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering a Few Words about Select Macro Factors 76\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessing the Market's (the Algos') Bias 77\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudging the strength of a move 78\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Psycho)-analyzing the market 84\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatching Call and Put Extremes 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding put\/call ratios 88\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Volatility to Measure Fear 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring volatility 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing impact from changing volatility 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpelling fear the Wall Street way: V-I-X 91\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Sector Analysis: Technical and Fundamental\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting Technical with Charts 94\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding chart basics 94\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjusting your time horizon for the best view 95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisualizing supply and demand 96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying Relatively Strong Sectors 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelative ratios 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRate of change indicator 102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Sector Volatility Tools 104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplaying volatility with indicators 105\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalyzing volatility with Bollinger Bands 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProjecting Prices for Trading 111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport and resistance 111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrends 113\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannels 115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice retracements and extensions 117\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProjections and probabilities 119\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Practicing Before You Swing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitoring Option Greek Changes 124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking premium measures 124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging volatility and option prices 126\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of Paper Trading 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEyeing the pros and cons to paper trading 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImplementing electronic paper trades 129\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Trading Systems 130\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing what you're getting 130\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforming a backtest 131\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding risk management to a backtest 135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastering Your Strategies 137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting the right pace 137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving mastery through longevity 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Designing a Killer Trading Plan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Reliable Plan 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging Your Costs 145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimizing Order Execution 147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding option orders 148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntering a new position 152\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuting a quality trade 155\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExiting an existing position 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: What Every Trader Needs to Know about Options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Getting to Know Different Option Styles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelving Deeper into Index Options 163\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting to the nitty-gritty of indexes 164\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapitalizing on an index with options 166\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatching Out for Style Risk 169\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican-style options 169\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean-style options 170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering the exceptions 171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExercising Your Options, American Style 173\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing the nuts and bolts 173\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you see is what you get 174\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo exercise or not, that is the question 174\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExercising Your Options the Euro Way 175\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking index settlement (the SET) 175\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCashing in with exercise 176\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatisfying Option Obligations 176\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican-style stock options 177\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpiring options 179\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean-style options 182\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreaking It Down: American-Style Index Options 182\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExercising rights 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeeting obligations 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Protecting Your Portfolio with Options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting Protection on Long Stock 186\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining puts with long stock 186\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing protection cost versus time 191\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimiting Short Stock Risk with Calls 194\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtecting a short stock position 194\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther reducing short stock risk 195\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHedging Your Bets with Options 196\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtecting a portfolio partially 197\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtecting a portfolio completely 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding Adjusted Option Risk 203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustifying option adjustments 203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjusting from adjustments 205\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Increasing Profit Potential and Decreasing Risk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveraging Assets to Reduce Risk 208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining your total dollars at risk 208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelying on market timing 213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining Options to Reduce Risk 216\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreading the risk with a debit trade 217\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreading the risk with a credit trade 223\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Combination Strategies: Spreads and Other Wild Things\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining Options with Stocks 230\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating covered positions 230\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovering the covered call position 232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing protected stock costs 235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarying Vertical Spreads 237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging your vertical spread risk profile 238\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreading time with calendars 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Understanding ETFs, Options, and Other Useful Tricks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the Exchange-Traded Fund 246\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing ETFs to indexes 246\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguishing ETF and index options 250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing Portfolio Volatility with ETFs 253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevisiting volatility 253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvesting with ETFs 259\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTilting Your Portfolio with Sector ETFs 266\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding sector ETFs to tilt your portfolio 267\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting the right strategy 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Advanced Strategies for Options Traders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Making Money without Worrying About the Market's Direction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimiting Directional Risk 276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapitalizing on a big move -- A straddle 276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReducing straddle risk and reward -- A strangle 282\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamining a Neutral View versus a Neutral Position 285\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying neutral positions 286\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalculating delta for combination positions 287\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrading with Delta 288\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitoring two key Greeks 288\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating a delta-neutral straddle 289\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Trade Adjustments 293\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding when to adjust a trade 293\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding how to adjust a trade 294\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Letting Volatility Show You the Way to Trading Opportunities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Implied Volatility Levels 296\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's all relative but not overly scientific 296\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen options are skewed 303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Ratio Spreads 306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewing ratio spread risk profiles 306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying best conditions for ratio spreads 310\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding your strategy 311\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Ratio Backspreads 313\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining ratio backspreads 313\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotting best conditions for ratio backspreads 321\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Trading Profitably When Markets Move Sideways\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying Winning Positions in Sideways Markets 326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging existing positions 326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying other option strategies for sideways moves 331\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Butterfly Positions 334\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining the butterfly 334\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigging deeper into butterfly risk 343\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating an iron butterfly 345\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Condor Positions 349\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefining a condor spread 349\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing condor risks 351\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Top Option Strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarried Put 358\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollar 359\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Put Trader 361\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEAPS Call Investor 362\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiagonal Spread 363\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBear Call Credit Spread 365\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraddle 366\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall Ratio Backspread 367\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut Ratio Backspread 369\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong Put Butterfly 370\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Do's and Don'ts in Options Trading \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo Focus on Managing Risk 374\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't Avoid Losses 375\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo Trade with Discipline 375\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't Expect to Remove Your Emotions 376\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo Have a Plan 377\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo Be Patient 378\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't Suffer from Analysis Paralysis 379\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo Take Responsibility for Your Results 380\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't Stop Learning 381\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo Love the Game 382\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 383\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwap options like a Wall Street pro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDing, ding, ding, ding, ding! That's the sound of your options trades paying off, thanks to the trading know-how to be found inside \u003ci\u003eOptions Trading For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e Calls, puts, strike prices, breakevens--it's all explained right here, so you can start playing up, down, and sideways markets like your own personal money-making violin. A more balanced, strategic, and--of course--lucrative portfolio is music to your ears, right? Let \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e be your no-nonsense mentor as you jump into the options fray! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003e Find out about index, equity, and ETF options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUncover basic and advanced trades\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfit from market down-turns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess risk and reward\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basics to technical and sector analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse options to protect your assets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover your personal trading style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it comes to boosting your portfolio, you've got options! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a new way to flex your investing muscle? Look no further! \u003ci\u003e Options Trading For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eoffers trusted guidance for anyone ready to jump into the versatile, rewarding world of stock options. And just what are your options options? This book breaks down the most common types of options contracts, helping you select the right strategy for your needs. Learn all about the risk-reward structure of options trading and reduce your risk through smart mixing and matching. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday's markets are more topsy turvy than ever before, but there is also more potential for everyday investors like you to profit, regardless of economic conditions. Options are great for broadening your retirement portfolio or earning a little extra scratch through shorter-term positions. \u003ci\u003e Options Trading For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis your plain-English resource for learning how! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemystify the world of options contracts and how to trade them, including index, equity, and ETF options \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse technical analysis to create a solid trading strategy that limits your risk \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect your assets and avoid the pitfalls common to first-time options traders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about covered calls, butterfly positions, and other techniques that can enhance your gains \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking of trading options, but not sure where to start? This latest edition of \u003ci\u003eOptions Trading For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with step-by-step advice for boosting your income under today's market conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Duarte, Joe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2021-09-10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Business \u0026amp; Economics|Investments \u0026amp; Securities|Options|Business \u0026amp; Economics|Investments \u0026amp; Securities|Analysis \u0026amp; Trading Strategies|Business \u0026amp; Economics|Personal Finance|General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Options (Finance)|Futures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119828303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781119828303\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154036392214,"sku":"SP-9781119828303","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781119828303_spiral.png?v=1774931042","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/options-trading-for-dummies","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}