Getting Started in Options

Getting Started in Options

Puts and calls? Striking prices? Time values? If you feel unsure about investing in options, you’re not alone. Options have only been traded since the 1970s–so even the most seasoned investor may feel intimated by them. But don’t let the seeming complexity of this unique investment vehicle frighten you away from the potentially lucrative opportunities to be found in options investing. This straightforward guide thoroughly demystifies the options markets, helping you understand how they work, where they can fit into your personal financial picture, and how you can reap healthy returns from them. In nontechnical, easy-to-follow terms, Getting Started in Options, Fifth Edition arms you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about choosing stocks, tracking options, selling calls, and much more–including how to utilize the many new online resources.

You’ll learn how to:

• Master options terminology and concepts
• Set up a plan based on your specific investment goals
• Read the mark et and spot specific risks associated with each type of option
• Understand time values, striking price, and expiration–and use them effectively
• Hedge and speculate like a seasoned pro
• Use options as insurance against losses in stock investments
• Pick the brokerage firm that’s right for you
• Profit in these exciting markets and enhance your portfolio

Filled with new examples, updated charts, and timely additions to reflect important changes in this market, Getting Started in Options, Fifth Edition is a perfect primer to the world of options.