Options Trading for Dummies

When it comes to boosting your portfolio, you've got options!
 
Looking for a new way to flex your investing muscle? Look no further! Options Trading For Dummies offers 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.
 
Today'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. Options Trading For Dummies is your plain-English resource for learning how!
* Demystify the world of options contracts and how to trade them, including index, equity, and ETF options
* Use technical analysis to create a solid trading strategy that limits your risk
* Protect your assets and avoid the pitfalls common to first-time options traders
* Learn about covered calls, butterfly positions, and other techniques that can enhance your gains
 
Thinking of trading options, but not sure where to start? This latest edition of Options Trading For Dummies provides you with step-by-step advice for boosting your income under today's market conditions.

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Getting Started with Options Trading 7
 
Chapter 1: Options Trading and You, the Individual Investor 9
 
Chapter 2: Introducing Options 23
 
Chapter 3: Trading Places: Where the Action Happens 39
 
Chapter 4: Identifying Option Risks and Rewards 57
 
Part 2: Evaluating Markets, Sectors, and Strategies 73
 
Chapter 5: Looking Closer Inside the Algo-Controlled Market 75
 
Chapter 6: Sector Analysis: Technical and Fundamental 93
 
Chapter 7: Practicing Before You Swing 123
 
Chapter 8: Designing a Killer Trading Plan 143
 
Part 3: What Every Trader Needs to Know about Options 161
 
Chapter 9: Getting to Know Different Option Styles 163
 
Chapter 10: Protecting Your Portfolio with Options 185
 
Chapter 11: Increasing Profit Potential and Decreasing Risk 207
 
Chapter 12: Combination Strategies: Spreads and Other Wild Things 229
 
Chapter 13: Understanding ETFs, Options, and Other Useful Tricks 245
 
Part 4: Advanced Strategies for Options Traders 273
 
Chapter 14: Making Money without Worrying About the Market's Direction 275
 
Chapter 15: Letting Volatility Show You the Way to Trading Opportunities 295
 
Chapter 16: Trading Profitably When Markets Move Sideways 325
 
Part 5: The Part of Tens 355
 
Chapter 17: Ten Top Option Strategies 357
 
Chapter 18: Ten Do's and Don'ts in Options Trading 373
 
Index 383

About the author

Dr. Joe Duarte is a financial ­writer, private investor and trader, and former money manager/president of River Willow Capital Management. In addition to Options Trading For Dummies, he is the author of Trading Futures For Dummies and Market Timing For Dummies. Visit his website at joeduarteinthemoneyoptions.com

Summary

When it comes to boosting your portfolio, you've got options!

Looking for a new way to flex your investing muscle? Look no further! Options Trading For Dummies offers 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.

Today'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. Options Trading For Dummies is your plain-English resource for learning how!
* Demystify the world of options contracts and how to trade them, including index, equity, and ETF options
* Use technical analysis to create a solid trading strategy that limits your risk
* Protect your assets and avoid the pitfalls common to first-time options traders
* Learn about covered calls, butterfly positions, and other techniques that can enhance your gains

Thinking of trading options, but not sure where to start? This latest edition of Options Trading For Dummies provides you with step-by-step advice for boosting your income under today's market conditions.

Product details

• Authors: J Duarte, Joe Duarte
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.2021
• EAN: 9781119828303
• ISBN: 978-1-119-82830-3
• No. of pages: 416
• Series: For Dummies
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; Management, Wirtschaft, Personal finance, Private Finanzplanung, Optionsgeschäft, Finance & Investments, Finanz- u. Anlagewesen