Getting Started in Options

AN EASY-TO-READ AND UPDATED GUIDE TO THE COMPLEX WORLD OF OPTIONS INVESTINGGETTING STARTED IN OPTIONS SIXTH EDITIONOver the years, options have gained the reputation of being too high risk for most investors. While some options strategies are high risk, many others are not. Some strategies are actually both profitable and conservative.In nontechnical, easy-to-follow terms, Getting Started in Options, Sixth Edition thoroughly demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms you with the facts you need to make informed investment decisions. The accessible, step-by-step format of this Sixth Edition includes new examples, updated charts, and timely additions that reflect important changes in the markets. This edition also includes new and updated discussions on other important options issues, such as Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS), which are becoming increasingly prominent in options trading; information that simplifies the intricacies of options taxation; and much more.You'll also learn how to: Master options terminology and concepts Understand time values, striking price, and expiration-and how to use them effectively Use options in a powerful insurance strategy to protect against losses in stock investments Set up an individually tailored plan based on your specific investment goals Read the market and spot specific risks associated with each type of option Utilize the many new online resources available to youFilled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this straightforward guide will show you how options work as well as where they can fit into your personal investment plan.Thomsett, Michael C. is the author of 'Getting Started in Options', published 2005 under ISBN 9780471707127 and ISBN 0471707120.