Getting Started in Options
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An easy-to-read and updated guide to the dynamic world of options investing GETTING STARTED IN OPTIONS EIGHTH EDITION During the recent market turmoil, option trading volume actually increased, but many are still unsure of the opportunities that options present, simply because they don't fully understand how this market works. With the Eighth Edition of Getting Started in Options, author Michael C. Thomsett looks to change this. In non-technical, easy-to-follow terms, this accessible guide thoroughly demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms investors with the facts they need to make more informed decisions. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this reliable resource: Opens with an introduction commenting on the recent market turmoil and the growing importance of options Contains new chapters on futures and index options Discusses how to utilize the many new online resources available to you Addresses the importance of accurately identifying your own risk tolerance levels and deciding how to effectively incorporate options into your portfolios Includes sidebar definitions and easy-to-follow examples Besides new examples, updated charts, and timely additions to reflect important changes in the markets, this edition also includes discussions on other important options issues, such as: how to calculate options returns; "test run" activities to try out new theories; and much more. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Getting Started in Options, Eighth Edition provides you with a solid foundation in this field and will help you become fully familiar with one of today's most important investment vehicles.
AcknowledgmentsIntroduction: An Investment with Many Faces1Ch. 1Calls and Puts15Ch. 2Opening, Closing, and Tracking the Option63Ch. 3Buying Calls97Ch. 4Buying Puts119Ch. 5Selling Calls144Ch. 6Choosing the Right Stock179Ch. 7Selling Puts229Ch. 8Combined Techniques247Ch. 9Choosing Your Own Strategy291Glossary313Index323
