- Paperback: 292 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 6th Edition edition (16 Aug 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471707120
- ISBN-13: 978-0471707127
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,472,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In easy–to–follow terms, Getting Started in Options, Sixth Edition thoroughly demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms readers with the facts they need to make informed investment decisions. The accessible, step–by–step format of this guide includes the latest examples, charts, and additions to reflect the changing markets. It also includes new and updated discussions on other options issues, such as Long–Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS) and the intricacies of options taxation, as well as understandable instructions about how to master options terminology and concepts, read the market, utilize new online resources, and more. Filled with in–depth insights and practical advice, this straightforward resource shows readers how options work as well as where they can fit into anyone’s personal investment plan.
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Options -- not just a high-risk idea
Options can be risky, OR they can be used for very conservative strategies, some of which could be highly profitable and even fit within a restricted investing plan. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Options can be risky, OR they can be used for very conservative strategies, some of which could be highly profitable and even fit within a restricted investing plan. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Calls, puts, striking price, expiration, time, and intrinsic value-the terminology of the options market is daunting. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great book, and the information it contains is accurate and well-explained. The book assumes you are a beginner and takes you by the hand from the start, covering what a put is through to some elementary trading strategies.
Despite its quality, however, it's worth noting what this book does not cover. 1. The book is resolutely American. It does not cover European-style options - which is such a fundamental point that it has to rank as an oversight. 2. Although it does discuss online trading a bit, it doesn't go into much detail. 3. It does not discuss trading options as spread bets, which again is a fundamental point, given the radical differences in the two procedures. 4. It presents all its examples in American shorthand, which can make things confusing to the British reader. 5. It does not cover 'The Greeks' in much detail - just briefly exaplains what beta, theta and delta are. 6. The book assumes you have experience of other kinds of stock trading. It assumes you know how to go about setting up a trading account and that you will have no inhibitions about placing your first contract. This will not be true of all readers.
On the whole, though, the book is reasonably priced and a good introduction. British readers and those considering option trading via spread betting ought to be aware that the book does not consider the fundamental differences between American and European options and traditional trading and spread betting. In fact, it does not even acknowledge these differences exist.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is truely an introduction to options trading. It assumes you know nothing and takes you from the very basics of terminology to an understandable overview of strategy. Even if you have never heard of a call or a put before, you will leave this book prepared to: - read more technical texts - evaluate whether options are right for you - speak intelligently about options - ask appropriate questions of options professionals
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is ideal for the novice interested in understanding and trading options. With examples and scenarios given throughout it clears up any questions one might have regarding what was just read. I wish that all options books were as easy to understand as this one.
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Too Many Errors Spoil A Good Book
A good basic options book with some very interesting lessons on Covered Calls in particular.
Spoilt though by too many errors/editing slips. Read more
Spoilt though by too many errors/editing slips. Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by Stephen Almond
Dry, confusing book
I dunno-- it's comprehensive, true, but the examples are boring and it's hard to focus. I still don't quite get the difference between selling and buying a put and selling and... Read more
Published on 18 July 1999
Excellent start to learning about option trading
I recommend this book to investors who are considering adding options to their investment strategy. The examples of option trades in this book are key to undertanding how options... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 1998
Just what I was looking for
The best book for beginners that I've found. Did a great job of explaining things except for one point. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 1998
disappointing
After reading this book I felt it was a waste of my time. It reads like a book that is writen by a book writer that has not much experience with the subject. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 1998
Good for beginners - moves a little too slowly
An informative book, which stays away from some of the more complex concepts of options analysis and trading. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 1998
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