About the Actor

Andy was a successful small business owner who discovered a passion for trading in the 1980s. He became a technical analyst for CTS Financial Publishing and during his time there he was CTS Editor In Chief, overseeing the Futures, Futures Options, and Stock Options publications and advisory services. During his tenure at CTS, Andy also wrote, recorded, and published the Daily Trend Watch, a daily futures advisory, the Daily Trend Watch Classroom, an educational futures service, and the MR2 Alert, a combination advisory and tutorial specifically related to futures options. Since leaving in 2001, he has been working as an independent trader and analyst for private individuals and corporations.

Using a tried and true methodology, Andy Chambers will show you how the basic tenets of technical analysis can translate into big gains for you in futures options. During this 90-minute DVD, Andy will review his favorite trade setups, explain his ea (more…)

How to collect big profits from a volatile options market Over the past decade, the concept of volatility has drawn attention from traders in all markets across the globe. Unfortunately, this scrutiny has also created a proliferation of myths about what volatility means and how it works. Options Volatility Trading deconstructs some of the common misunderstandings about volatility trading and shows you how to successfully manage an options trading account and investment portfolio with expertise. This reliable guidebook provides an in-depth look at the volatility index (VIX) and demonstrates how to use it in conjunction with other analytical tools to determine an accurate measure of investor sentiment. However, recognizing a trend isn’t enough. In order to give you everything you need to profit in the options market, Options Volatility Trading also features:Detailed analysis of historical volatil (more…)

About the Author

William f. Eng has been a successful trader for nearly 45 years. He is the founder of the Financial Options Consultants and president of FinOpCo, a division of his company that manages and places private funds for investment in the stock, options, and futures markets. Funds under his management have achieved above-average returns. Mr. Eng is the author of The Technical Analysis of Stocks, Options and Futures and is a graduate of Northeastern University.

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This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version.   Equity and index options expire on the third Friday of each month. As that moment approaches, unusual market forces create option price distortions, rarely understood by most investors. These distortions give rise to outstanding trading opportunities with enormous profit potential. In Trading Options at Expiration, leading options trader Jeff Augen explores this extraordinary opportunity with never-before published statistical models, minute-by-minute pricing analysis, and optimized trading strategies that regularly deliver returns of 40%-300% per trade.   You’ll learn how to structure positions that profit from end-of-contract price distortions with remarkably low risk. These strategies don’t rely on your ability to pick stocks or predict market direction and they only require one or two days of market exposure per month (more…)

Use Puts to Mitigate Risk, Reverse and Offset Losses, and Protect Profits–Even in Plummeting Markets!   “In these financial times, this is an especially timely book. Michael C. Thomsett provides practical, direct instruction to investors on how to employ put options to enhance and protect their portfolios. A powerful guide for professionals and novices alike.” –Virginia B. Gerhart, CFP, President, Gerhart Associates   “Michael C. Thomsett’s Put Option Strategies is a must read for all stock investors who want to protect profits and manage risk in volatile stock markets. This easy to read book explains the basic strategies and moves on to more sophisticated uses of put option strategies to hedge risk in bear markets. The use of leverage is clearly explained to provide the tools for conservative investors to increase their profitable trading. This book is an excellent resource for all stock investors and should be read by all investors who want to lock (more…)

Options traders make money any time the market moves, no matter whether it goes up or down. Now, with this primer created from Natenberg’s bestselling video course, Mastering Option Trading Volatility Strategies, it has never been easier for traders to gain a powerful understanding of the potential of volatility trading strategies. Since the inception of options only a few decades ago, many have sought to harness the key element of options trading volatility. No one is more synonymous with volatility trading strategies than Sheldon Natenberg. Renowned for his influence on nearly every option trader through his classic work, Option Volatility and Pricing, this legend in trading success is in great demand for his ability to harness market forces through his calculated approach to trading. Now, in a groundbreaking new approach, Natenberg personally guides you through the key elements of option valuation and volatility trading strategies. Written in an amazingly ac (more…)

Review

“An excellent guide for learning how to trade option spreads. Saliba offers in-depth discussions on how and when to employ these advanced strategies and to manage the risk of each position.” Peter LipskyTrader, Pan Capital

Saliba is back with the best option trading strategies for all markets, whether they are trending up, down, or sideways. Exercises and quizzes are included to reinforce lessons throughout the book.

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