This straightforward, bestselling guide thoroughly demystifies the options markets, enabling you to maneuver effectively within them, and gain healthy returns.
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Anyone mystified by stock options or who simply dismisses them as too speculative will find Getting Started in Options an excellent first read on the subject. Beginning with the premise that it's not the complexity of the investment but that of its language that makes options difficult for new investors to understand, author Michael C. Thomsett has created a guided tour through the lexicon. The result is a nontechnical introduction to these specialized markets.
The book carefully and completely defines the terminology, explains options investing step by step, and presents strategies so that it is easy to understand at each level of risk involved. Choosing the right stock, buying and selling options, and combining techniques are all covered in increasing complexity, but this is a book for beginners, and those with basic knowledge of the subject will want to seek out more advanced reading.
The biggest drawback of this book is that, for some reason, the text is printed in green ink, making it somewhat more difficult to read and probably impossible for those who are green-colorblind. Publisher, take note! --Scott Harrison --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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An easy-to-read and updated guide to the dynamic world of options investing
GETTING STARTED IN OPTIONS
EIGHTH EDITION
During the recent market turmoil, option trading volume actually increased, but many are still unsure of the opportunities that options present, simply because they don't fully understand how this market works.
With the Eighth Edition of Getting Started in Options, author Michael C. Thomsett looks to change this. In non-technical, easy-to-follow terms, this accessible guide thoroughly demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms investors with the facts they need to make more informed decisions. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this reliable resource:
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Opens with an introduction commenting on the recent market turmoil and the growing importance of options
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Contains new chapters on futures and index options
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Discusses how to utilize the many new online resources available to you
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Addresses the importance of accurately identifying your own risk tolerance levels and deciding how to effectively incorporate options into your portfolios
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Includes sidebar definitions and easy-to-follow examples
Besides new examples, updated charts, and timely additions to reflect important changes in the markets, this edition also includes discussions on other important options issues, such as: how to calculate options returns; "test run" activities to try out new theories; and much more.
Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Getting Started in Options, Eighth Edition provides you with a solid foundation in this field and will help you become fully familiar with one of today's most important investment vehicles.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Thomsett provides the necessary information, but it requires great patience to absorb it all. He repeats himself constantly, as if the goal were to stretch the number of pages in the book.
After reading this book, I found another book that provided all I needed to know to get started with options. It's concise and easily understood. Read the following and be ready to make some money using options: The Short Book on Options: A Conservative Strategy for the Buy and Hold Investor
After reading this book, I found another book that provided all I needed to know to get started with options. It's concise and easily understood. Read the following and be ready to make some money using options: The Short Book on Options: A Conservative Strategy for the Buy and Hold Investor
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With 10 years in trading stocks (10-15 transactions a year) I've never looked at options. So, this book was the first one I began to read on the subject. Now I have a chance to compare it with some other books. My impression is that it was written for people like myself. It talks about all typical problems of unprofessional traders, my problems. It does not go for the most complicated techniques, but it covers enough to get started.
I have 25 years of teaching experience. From that standpoint I can tell that the author is real good in making complicated things simple. I enjoyed the language of the book - simple and artististic at the same time.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Min Kuan
Format:Audio Cassette
I strongly agree with those reviewers who suggested that this was an excellent introductory book on option trading. Like many, I had no idea what's option and how to make good use of it. I've benefited from this book because it presents concepts clearly by giving examples and charts. However, if you've not new to option trading, this book may be too basic for you.
I've begun to apply some of the trading methods introduced and already made some money. However, like the book has reminded me, pick a good stock and use option wisely.
Good luck to all of you.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
solid, but could be better...
I found the information presented in this book to be the solid and simple basics of options, but the presentation itself needs a lot of improvement. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very Very Basic Stuff
Although he does introduce you to options that is about it. He tells you very little, spends much time discussing Calls Puts with load of examples but never moves beyond that. Read more
Published on Nov 24 2003 by Robert Lederman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Would you desire to crash your car?
I stopped reading this book when I read: "When you buy a put, your desire is that the underlying stock's value will fall below the striking price; the more it falls, the... Read more
Published on Nov 24 2003 by PAULO RODELA
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Introduction To Options
This is a good first step primer for those that are unfamiliar with options. It really attempts to break down the vocabulary for the lay person to understand the concepts. Read more
Published on Mar 3 2003 by Super Trader
1.0 out of 5 stars
Complete waste of money
Trivial substance, naive and useless examples.
Published on Jan 5 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good "User Friendly" Introduction to Options
This book is a good introduction to trading options directed primarily toward the novice trader.
Starting with basic definitions, Mr. Read more
Published on Nov 22 2002 by Richard G. Parker, MD
2.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhat helpful
This book is somewhat useful in terms of getting the basic strategies and terms of options trading down. But the author spends too much time detailing the obvious.
Published on Oct 9 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Investing Rookies and Good for Pros too.
If you don't know stock options from a hole in the ground, you'll hit pay dirt with "Getting Started in Options. Read more
Published on Sep 3 2002 by Mike B.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible Book
Good for someone who wants start out thinking that the options market is 1)Easy and 2)Highly Inefficient 3)Wants to lose all of their money. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2001
2.0 out of 5 stars
Basic but very unrealistic
Well, the one good aspect of this book is that it is simple. It gives the reader a basic understanding of the basic concepts and terminolagy of options. Read more
Published on Dec 18 2001
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