The amount of stock options being traded in America is exploding! This is great news because there is far greater liquidity in the options market and many more money making opportunities for individual traders just like you. During the next ten weeks I will be writing articles on how you can profit from one of [...]
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” Guy Cohen is the master when it comes to taming the complexities of options. From buying calls and puts to iron butterflies and condors, Guy explains these strategies in a clear and concise manner that options traders of any level can understand. His chapter on options [...]
“Jeff’s analysis is unique, at least among academic derivatives textbooks. I would definitely use this material in my derivatives class, as I believe students would benefit from analyzing the many dimensions of Jeff’s trading strategies. I especially found the material on trading the earnings cycle and discussion of how to insure against price [...]
Forex options are calculated with ‘Greeks’. A basic explanation of these ‘Greeks’ will help you understand how and why the forex options move and behave in a certain way. An option is a derivative and how it’s value is derived is from a formula that combines these Greeks together. The Greeks are how these options [...]
In the Forex World, Forex is the largest financial Foreign Exchange market in the world. Different from others market like stocks or commodity, The Forex open 24hours, Monday to Friday 24/5 weekly. And it has an average of 3.2 Trillions trade everyday. As for now, it is a good time to go into Forex market [...]
Learn to use options from veteran option trader Mark D. Wolfinger, who spent more than 20 years on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). If you are a seasoned stock trader or a casual investor who dabbles in mutual funds, this book is for you. Learn why stock options a [...]
For anyone who is a beginner in currency trading, the most difficult part will be to master this cutting-edge of trading in the market. Those who jumped into this market and try their luck without seeking any help have mostly lost a lot of money and left hopelessly. Thus, it is crucial to collect and [...]
Let’s face it, derivative trading is risky. Period.
Derivatives such as futures and options are leverage instruments and by virtue of being leverage instruments, derivatives inherently carry more risk and exposure than pure and simple stock trading. Leverage instruments are risky because leverage allows you to do more with the same amount of money than you [...]
“Learn and profit from Jeff Augen’s book: It clearly explains how to take advantage of market inefficiencies in collapsing implied volatility, effects of strike price, and time decay. A must-read for individuals who are options oriented.” –Ralph J. Acampora, CMT, Director of Technical Analysis Studies, New York Institute of Finance “A fantastic, [...]
Trading options and investing in dividend stocks are two subjects that aren’t normally linked, but, by using a conservative option trading approach, selling covered calls, you can actually often double and sometimes even triple your yield on dividend paying stocks.
Selling covered calls is sometimes compared to taking out a limited insurance policy on your [...]