Options Trading

by Ann C. Logue

Even for the experienced trader, options trading can be a risky and intimidating investment strategy. However, with the right strategies and approach, it can be an exciting investment option that can pay serious dividends. Through logical, step-by-step guidance Idiot's Options Trading gives you the tools you need to reduce risk, while boosting the odds for success with these volatile and unpredictable investments. You will learn about all of the common types of options including index, ETF, and equity options, and then move into newer strategies including binary options and the new 20-minute options. Idiot's Options Trading will help you decide how to choose the approach that fits your investment strategies, how to weigh option costs and benefits, understand options contracts, use technical analysis to evaluate opportunities, and how to minimize risk while building a strategy that maximizes gains while protecting against market fluctuations.

Genres: Finance

418 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2016

Reviews

[Gary Mundhenke · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good basic introduction to options training. I would have liked more time and pages devoted to strategies, such as using moving averages in conjunction with volatility and calculating the percent chance of a winning trade.

[Joshua Ladwig · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provided a lot of useful information regarding options. Biggest complaint is the amount of typos.

[Donald · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay as an intro, but the typos might mislead some.

[Julius · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's okay. It's not a bad book but I think there are better introductions out there, especially including articles online, video series, and education available through your brokerage. There are some errors in the book which could trip up a person who is just starting out, so be sure not to take every word as gospel. I did appreciate how the author didn't simply dive into the topic but gave a bit of financial background and logic to why people use options. She also has a few sections not directly related to options such as technical analysis, investor psychology, and even taxes. None of these sections are by any means complete, they are merely the tip of the iceberg but I think are great to whet a new investor's appetite for more and to call their attention to topics and factors outside of the price of a stock.

[Andre · Rating 2 out of 5]

It gave me an introduction to various terms and strategies, but didn't really teach me why I'd use those strategies. I would have liked a bit more of a how-to guide and a bit less of a description of stuff. I can't use this book to get my start in options trading... well I'm pretty sure I can do a covered call now, but nothing else. Not recommended for getting into options.