Trade Options Online

by George A. Fontanills

• ISBN13: 9780471359388
• ISBN10: 0471359386
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-11-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Options are potentially one of the most profitable investment instruments available in today s intensely volatile financial markets. Just a few years ago, the information needed to exploit the vast earnings potential of options was beyond the reach of all but a handful of analysts. Now, anyone with a PC and a few basic software tools has direct access to all the up-to-the-minute market information needed to compete successfully with the "big boys." But, having information and knowing how to wield it are two very different things. In this groundbreaking book, online options trading innovator George Fontanills arms you with the knowledge and skills youneed to unleash the phenomenal power of your computer to become a successful online options trader. Following a concise review of the basics of online trading--including hardware andsoftware requirements and essential online resources--Fontanills cuts to the chase with step-by-step coverage of 15 proven managed risk option trading strategies. Specifically designed for online traders, these tested off-floor techniques provide you with a sure-fire method for consistently building up your trading account. Drawing upon his years as a leading international options educator, Fontanills makes it easy for you to master online options trading by walking you through a series of hypothetical trades that demonstrate how to compute the maximum risk, maximum profit, breakevens, and exit alternatives for each strategy. Trade Options Online also includes a comprehensive guide to fundamental and technical analysis methodologies, a detailed list of 240 hot financial resources, websites analyzed from the point of view of an online options trader, and a review of more than 70 online brokerages. Trade Options Online is your complete guide to earning a living and making a killing as an online options trader. "George Fontanills, the dean of options trading, has put together an online options trading approach that is down-to-earth and insightful. Armed with this book, investors should feel well equipped to play on the battlefield, having been forewarned of the risks, dangers, and opportunities. Fontanills cares about everyone s money as much as he cares about his own--a rare find in the world of finance." - Peter D. Henig Senior Editor, The Red Herring "Fontanills clearly and concisely outlines a map for options traders looking to move online. Covering options strategies as well as some technical information, Trade Options Online provides a solid overview of this emerging area of investing. As always, Fontanills is ahead of the trend." - Brenon Daly Options columnist "Fontanills has written a great guide for the experienced and novice options trader. I highly recommend Trade Options Online to anyone. Trading options online is the obvious next frontier. Be ahead of the curve." - Bill M. Williams, PhD, CTA Author, Trading Chaos and New Trading Dimensions "Options trading expert George Fontanills has written the definitive guide to trading options online. Filled with everything from a comprehensive list of insightful website reviews to innovative options strategies, Trade Options Online is a must read for all investors who want to compete successfully in the computerized markets of the twenty-first century!" - Brown President and CEO

Author Biography

<p>GEORGE A. FONTANILLS heads Pinnacle Investments of America, Inc., a Boston-based money manager and hedge fund (www.pia funds.com). Pinnacle has recorded spectacular returns for its investors with George&#146;s high-profit, low-risk option trading strategies, specializing in Internet and technology stocks. For many years, George Fontanills has been been publishing his option strategies through <a href="www.optionetics.com">www.optionetics.com</a>, a free website. Before forming Pinnacle, Mr. Fontanills was the principal of a floor operation on the American Stock Exchange. He began his career as a CPA and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Table of Contents

acknowledgments	ix
introduction	1	(12)
online investing 101	13	(33)
online trading resources	46	(17)
a primer for trading stocks and options	63	(14)
basic option trading strategies	77	(25)
vertical spreads	102	(16)
delta neutral strategies	118	(17)
ratio spreads and backspreads	135	(17)
sideways spread strategies	152	(12)
cybervesting from a to z	164	(19)
the quest for the ultimate online brokerage	183	(34)
order processing	217	(11)
living online	228	(13)
appendix a informational charts, data, and strategy reviews	241	(14)
appendix b market analysis terminology	255	(9)
appendix c online software guide	264	(1)
appendix d financial web guide	265	(50)
appendix e online brokerage directory	315	(32)
index	347	(9)
about the author	356	(2)
george fontanills trading package	358