The Secret of Writing Options An Australian Guide to Trading Options for Profit

by Bedford, Louise

• ISBN13: 9781876627140
• ISBN10: 187662714X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-13
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

An introduction to trading options, written by a very successful trader with many years' experience in the market. It focuses on the practical rather than the theoretical and describes, step-by-step, basic strategies for successful trading. The book includes real-life examples of the author? trades. It is invaluable for both novices and more experienced traders.

Author Biography

Louise Bedford has degrees in Psychology and Business from Monash University. She trades full-time from her home in Melbourne and is a regular speaker on the subject. She also conducts workshops and seminars throughout Australia, and is the author of top-selling books The Secret of Candlestick Charting, Trading Secrets and Charting Secrets.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Christopher Tate

Preface - From Corner Office to Home Office

1 Boom or Bust

2 What are Call Options?

3 What are Put Options?

4 The Pricing Puzzle

5 Analytical Excellence

6 Candlestick Secrets

7 Call Writing Strategies

8 Put Writing Strategies

9 Defending Your Turf

10 The Dividend Effect

11 The Options Game

12 A Paperwork Jungle

13 The Emotional Rollercoaster

14 Ready, Set,..... Go

Glossary

Further Reading

Acknowledgments

Index