The Options Course: High Profit and Low Stress Trading Methods / Edition 2

by George A. Fontanills

Overview

Use this invaluable tool to gain a competitive edge and avert bad investment decisions.

Well-known options strategist and instructor George Fontanills has updated his time-tested and bestselling book, The Options Course. The new edition improves and expands upon the original to help you avoid some common and costly options mistakes. The systematic, step-by-step approach, covers everything from basic concepts to sophisticated techniques and is designed for investors at all levels of experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471668510
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	02/08/2005
Series:	Wiley Trading , #226
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	592
Product dimensions:	6.36(w) x 9.11(h) x 1.80(d)

About the Author

GEORGE A. FONTANILLS, who received his MBA from the prestigious Harvard Business School, is the cofounder and President Emeritus of Optionetics, the world leader in options education, with offices around the globe specializing in teaching high-profit, low-risk, low-stress options trading strategies (www.optionetics.com). Additionally, George's reputation as "the dean of options trading" has led to numerous guest appearances on television and radio shows across the country. A retired hedge fund manager, he has written and cowritten many books on trading, including Trade Options Online, The Stock Market Course, and The Volatility Course, all published by Wiley.

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Table of Contents

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

About the Author.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Options Trading: A Primer.

Chapter 2: The Big Picture.

Chapter 3: Option Basics.

Chapter 4: Basic Trading Strategies.

Chapter 5: Introducing Vertical Spreads.

Chapter 6: Demystifying Delta.

Chapter 7: The Other Greeks.

Chapter 8: Straddles, Strangles and Synthetics.&

Chapter 9: Advanced Delta Neutral Strategies.&

Chapter 10: Trading Techniques for Range-Bound Markets.

Chapter 11: Increasing Your Profits with Adjustments.

Chapter 12: Choosing the Right Broker.

Chapter 13: Processing Your Trade.

Chapter 14: Margin and Risk.

Chapter 15: A Short Course in Economic Analyses.

Chapter 16: Mastering the Market.

Chapter 17: How to Spot Explosive Opportunities.

Chapter 18: Tools of the Trade.

Chapter 19: Final Summay.

Appendix A: Trading Resources.

Appendix B: Important Charts and Tables.

Appendix C: Strategy Reviews.

Appendix D: Success Guides.

Glossary.

Index.

What People are Saying About This

Bill Williams

I have known and followed George's work and contributions to this industry for years. In my opinion, if you want to learn the ins and outs of options, this is the man to consult. He has unselfishly helped thousands of others and could probably do the same for you. (Bill Williams, Ph.D., C.T.A., author, Trading Chaos: Applying Expert Techniques to Maximize Your Profits)

Joe Tapias

I believe that the cornerstone of everyone's success lies in the quality of their education and steadfast implementation of that knowledge. George Fontanills provides that quality education to those who are willing to learn, and a simple yet powerful method for trading options. (Joe Tapias, President, Trade Center, Inc.)

Jon Najarian

I have lectured with George at numerous investment conferences. I've seen these audiences captivated and enthralled by George's ability to translate complicated financial concepts down to a basic level. Miraculously, this book brings that same magic to print. I heartily recommend The Options Course to anyone that wants to get serious about managing their own money. (Jon Najarian, President, Mercury Trading, Inc.; Money Manager, PTI Capital Management; syndicated radio personality)

Editorial Reviews

"I have lectured with George at numerous investment conferences. I've seen these audiences captivated and enthralled by George's ability to translate complicated financial concepts down to a basic level. Miraculously, this book brings that same magic to print. I heartily recommend The Options Course to anyone that wants to get serious about managing their own money."—Jon Najarian, President, Mercury Trading, Inc.; Money Manager, PTI Capital Management; syndicated radio personality

"I have known and followed George's work and contributions to this industry for years. In my opinion, if you want to learn the ins and outs of options, this is the man to consult. He has unselfishly helped thousands of others and could probably do the same for you."—Bill Williams, Ph.D., C.T.A., author, Trading Chaos: Applying Expert Techniques to Maximize Your Profits

"I believe that the cornerstone of everyone's success lies in the quality of their education and steadfast implementation of that knowledge. George Fontanills provides that quality education to those who are willing to learn, and a simple yet powerful method for trading options."—Joe Tapias, President, Trade Center, Inc.

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