Authors: Michael C. Thomsett
ISBN-13: 9780470480038, ISBN-10: 0470480033
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: November 2009
Edition: Revised
Michael C. Thomsett has written more than sixty books on investing, real estate, business, and management. He is the author of several Wiley books, including the seven previous editions of the bestselling Getting Started in Options, as well as Getting Started in Property Flipping and three editions of Getting Started in Real Estate Investing.
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:
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.
Acknowledgments | ||
Introduction: An Investment with Many Faces | 1 | |
Ch. 1 | Calls and Puts | 15 |
Ch. 2 | Opening, Closing, and Tracking the Option | 63 |
Ch. 3 | Buying Calls | 97 |
Ch. 4 | Buying Puts | 119 |
Ch. 5 | Selling Calls | 144 |
Ch. 6 | Choosing the Right Stock | 179 |
Ch. 7 | Selling Puts | 229 |
Ch. 8 | Combined Techniques | 247 |
Ch. 9 | Choosing Your Own Strategy | 291 |
Glossary | 313 | |
Index | 323 |