Options Trading Crash Course

Options are a great trading instrument, and they have a rich history associated with them. They belong to a set of instruments called derivatives, and they're very appealing, especially to people who've already been trading stocks for a while. But they have a big ecosystem of their own that is very different from that of the stock market. This is why I decided to write this book and help to begin traders understand how the options market works.

We will end with some advanced tips to excel in your trading and avoid common mistakes that most novice traders make.

Options can be a great investment opportunity as long as you understand how they work and which strategy is going to be the best one for you. When you are ready to earn a good return on your investment and make some good money, make sure to check out this guidebook to help you get started.

Most of the time, successfully navigating yourself through the maze of parameters to achieve the best deal, you need to rely on the right information and good instinct to decide which option will offer the highest profit.

In the following chapters, you will find the basic concepts and definitions that will get you started in understanding what options trading is about. While reading about it, will provide some vital information, it is strongly suggested that before you proceed to any such endeavor, you should seek some professional assistance and guidance. Professional brokers know the ins and outs and sometimes inside information. Things that you can never read about in any text. They can also inform you about what hidden and peripheral signs to look for and what to avoid before making a trade, such as expected legal changes, governmental intervention or possible mergers and acquisitions. These factors always have a substantial effect on an option and bring its value up or down.

This book covers the following topics:

• What is an Option Contract.
• Stocks (Underlying) vs. Options.
• Option Trading Variety.
• Straddles and Strangles.
• Additional Options Management Strategies.
• How to Choose a Broker.
• Risks That You Need to Avoid.
• A Day Trading Strategy That Actually Works and an Insider Secret of the Stock Market.
• Evaluating Your Personal Financial Situation.
• An Example of a Trade.
• Before You Enter a Trade.
• Cutting Your Losses and Taking Your Profits.
• Tips for Success.

...And much more!