The Bible of Options Strategies : The Definitive Guide for Practical Trading Strategies by Guy Cohen (2005, Trade Paperback)

FT Press

0134190165

9780134190167

211312400

Guy Cohen

Bible of Options Strategies : the Definitive Guide for Practical Trading Strategies

Trade Paperback

English

2005

Textbook

400 Pages

9.1in

1in

6.9in

22.4 Oz

Hg6024.A3

" Guy Cohen is the master when it comes to taming the complexities of options. From buying calls and puts to iron butterflies and condors, Guy explains these strategies in a clear and concise manner that options traders of any level can understand. His chapter on options and taxes is especially welcomed (and needed). The Bible of Options Strategies is a straightforward, easy-to-use reference work that should occupy a space on any options trader's bookshelf. " --Bernie Schaeffer, Chairman and CEO, Schaeffer's Investment Research, Inc.   "The author delivers clarity, insight and perception making learning about options a joy, and practicing the art of making money that much easier: truly a bible from a guru." -Alpesh B. Patel, Author and Financial Times Columnist   "Guy Cohen truly makes learning about options easy in this fact-filled guide. Bullet points make for a quick and enlightened read, getting to the heart of what you really need to know about each options strategy. This book is a must for any serious trader's library." -Price Headley, Founder, BigTrends.com    , " Guy Cohen is the master when it comes to taming the complexities of options. From buying calls and puts to iron butterflies and condors, Guy explains these strategies in a clear and concise manner that options traders of any level can understand. His chapter on options and taxes is especially welcomed (and needed). The Bible of Options Strategies is a straightforward, easy-to-use reference work that should occupy a space on any options trader's bookshelf. " --Bernie Schaeffer, Chairman and CEO, Schaeffer's Investment Research, Inc. "The author delivers clarity, insight and perception making learning about options a joy, and practicing the art of making money that much easier: truly a bible from a guru." -Alpesh B. Patel, Author and Financial Times Columnist "Guy Cohen truly makes learning about options easy in this fact-filled guide. Bullet points make for a quick and enlightened read, getting to the heart of what you really need to know about each options strategy. This book is a must for any serious trader's library." -Price Headley, Founder, BigTrends.com

Preface. Acknowledgments. About the Author. 1. The Four Basic Options Strategies. Long Call. Short (Naked) Call. Long Put. Short (Naked) Put. 2. Income Strategies. Covered Call. Short (Naked) Put-Refer to Chapter 1 (1.4). Bull Put Spread. Bear Call Spread. Long Iron Butterfly. Long Iron Condor. Covered Short Straddle. Covered Short Strangle. Calendar Call. Diagonal Call. Calendar Put. Diagonal Put. Covered Put (Also Known as a Married Put). 3. Vertical Spreads. Bull Call Spread. Bear Put Spread. Bull Put Spread-Refer to Chapter 2 (2.3). Bear Call Spread-Refer to Chapter 2 (2.4). Bull Call Ladder. Bull Put Ladder. Bear Call Ladder. Bear Put Ladder. 4. Volatility Strategies. Straddle. Strangle. Strip. Strap. Guts. Short Call Butterfly. Short Put Butterfly. Short Call Condor. Short Put Condor. Short Iron Butterfly. Short Iron Condor. 5. Sideways Strategies. Short Straddle. Short Strangle. Short Guts. Long Call Butterfly. Long Put Butterfly. Long Call Condor. Long Put Condor. Modified Call Butterfly. Modified Put Butterfly. Long Iron Butterfly-Refer to Chapter 2 (2.5). Long Iron Condor-Refer to Chapter 2 (2.6). 6. Leveraged Strategies. Call Ratio Backspread. Put Ratio Backspread. Ratio Call Spread. Ratio Put Spread. 7. Synthetic Strategies. Collar. Synthetic Call. Synthetic Put. Long Call Synthetic Straddle. Long Put Synthetic Straddle. Short Call Synthetic Straddle. Short Put Synthetic Straddle. Long Synthetic Future. Short Synthetic Future. Long Combo. Short Combo. Long Box. 8. Taxation for Stock and Options Traders. Tax on Stocks. Tax on Options. Appendix A: Strategy Table. Appendix B: Glossary. Index.

2005

Investments & Securities / Options, Investments & Securities / General

332.63/2283

College Audience

23

Business & Economics