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Getting Started in Options
Author(s): Michael C. Thomsett (Author)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Publication Date: 2 April 2013
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 284 pages
- ISBN-10: 1118399307
- ISBN-13: 9781118399309
Book Description
Investing in options is potentially very lucrative, but many shy away from it because of its complexity and the perception of high risk. In non-technical terms, this helpfully illustrated guide demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms investors with the facts they need to make informed, profitable decisions.
Carefully weaving examples, charts, and key points into the text, the book gives readers the skills to master the complex world of options, and also covers all the fundamental jargon and concepts.
- Updated to include commentary on the current market and the growing importance of options as an investment vehicle
- Another new addition to the successful “Getting Started In” series by Michael C. Thomsett
- The perfect introductory guide to options for investors at any level of experience
For anyone who wants to invest in options but needs a straightforward and easy-to-read guide to the subject in order to do so, Getting Started in Options is a must-read.
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
Investing in options can be very lucrative, but many shy away from it because of the perception of complexity and high risk associated with this endeavor. In non-technical terms, Getting Started in Options, Illustrated Edition skillfully demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms investors with the facts they need to make informed, profitable decisions.
Engaging and informative, Getting Started in Options, Illustrated Edition truly lives up to its name by bringing the key concepts of this topic to life through attractive illustrations, charts, and graphs. Along the way, it carefully weaves these visual components with definitions, examples, key points, and links to websites that will further expand your options knowledge base. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this reliable resource:
- Explores how to use options as a tool to expand control over your portfolio, protect positions, reduce market risk, and enhance your current income
- Features illustrated comic strip panels at the conclusion of each chapter, which highlight major points and provide an entertaining, but informative running narrative throughout the book
- Covers the essential attributes of optionsfrom striking price and expiration date to type of option and the underlying stock
- Outlines effective options strategies involving buying and selling calls and puts
- Discusses how to calculate options returns, “test run” activities to try out new theories, and much more.
Internet access and lower costs have combined to bring options to anyone and everyone who wants to use this effective investment vehicle. Let Getting Started in Options, Illustrated Edition show you how to make the most of them.
About the Author
MICHAEL C. THOMSETT has written more than seventy books on investing, real estate, business, and management. He is the author of several Wiley books, including the previous editions of the bestselling Getting Started in Options, as well as Getting Started in Fundamental Analysis, Getting Started in Real Estate Investing, and Getting Started in Swing Trading. He contributes articles to many websites, including Minyanville Media and TradingMarkets.com as well as investor-oriented magazines such as BetterInvesting and the AAII Journal.
