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A comprehensive yet simplified guide to the complex world of options investing and risk management Before trading derivatives, one needs to understand the secrets and mechanics behind the options market. Your Options Handbook: The Practical Reference and Strategy Guide to Trading Options offers a straightforward, practical explanation of the options marketplace, including its origins, the mechanics of the market, and how to profit from trading options. * Walks you through the stock and option markets from a professional's perspective, but uses plain language and simple analogies * Discusses different trading strategies based upon whether one's opinion of the market is bullish, bearish, or neutral * Details market players, useful tips, and trading psychology, and explains how options are priced Options are a versatile trading instrument that typically cost less and can have lower risk than stocks. They also offer investors a unique edge and lucrative opportunities that are not available to stock only traders. Your Options Handbook helps investors fully understand the options market, allowing them to enter the sector with greater ease.

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Brings the complex world of options down to Earth for investors ofevery stripe

For those in the know, options can be a relatively inexpensive,low-risk alternative to futures, swaps, and other common hedgingand trading instruments. They also offer investors a unique edgeand profit-taking opportunities not available to stock-onlytraders. Your complete guide to all things option, this bookquickly gets you up to speed on what you'll need to know toconfidently and successfully trade options, whatever yourparticular investment needs and goals.

Written by one of the most respected options traders andeducators in the United States, Your Options Handbook featuresstraightforward, practical explanations of the optionsmarket—including its history, conventions, andcustoms—various types of options and their uses, and commontrading techniques and methodologies. Writing in plain English,options whiz kid Jared Levy:

• Walks you through the markets from a professional's perspective,using plain language, simple analogies, and real-world examples toillustrate his points

• Describes market players, options pricing and valuation methods,and trading psychology

• Explains the complex mathematics behind options pricing andtrading strategies in a way that even math-phobic investors willfind easy to digest

• Discusses major trading strategies and helps you design anapproach tailored to your personality, needs, and long- andshort-term goals

Don't be put off by the seeming complexity and obscure jargonassociated with the options market. Let Your Options Handbook getyou up and running with the basic knowledge and tools you'll needto take full advantage of one of the most versatile and accessibleof trading instruments.

PRAISE FOR YOUR OPTIONS HANDBOOK

"The details, insight, and tactics that Jared offers arepriceless; it's a must-read for both beginning and experiencedtraders!"
—JOHN WALLACE, former chairman of the Philadelphia StockExchange

"To succeed with options, it's crucial to bring the subject intothe context of real-world trading considerations such as technicaland news analysis. Your Options Handbook fulfills that criteriabeautifully. It is a practical guide that gets to the point quicklyand is packed with valuable insights that could only emerge from anexperienced expert."
—GUY COHEN, author of The Bible of Options Strategies

"If you cultivate a genuine appreciation for the process ofbecoming a successful trader, and study Jared's book, the journeywill be a lot less arduous and definitely more fun."
—MARK DOUGLAS, author of The Disciplined Trader and Tradingin the Zone