Nearly 200 pages of trading insights and strategies from some of Wall Street’s best traders. Among the contributors are Kevin Haggerty, who ran Fidelity Capital Markets trading desk for seven years; Bob Pisani, who created many of the option pricing models now used by Wall Street; Jeff Cooper, a professional trader who has authored three best-selling trading books; and Mark Boucher, who was recently ranked #1 by Nelson’s “World’s Best Money Managers.”No get rich quick schemes here, just solid day trading and short-term trading advice from proven professionals.Chapters in this book:Getting A Trading EdgeTrading Versus Investing: The Big PictureTrading Techniques Of The TradingMarkets CofoundersUsing Short-term Strategies To Exploit Institutional Activity In The Stock MarketHow I Trade Momentum StocksHow I Use Historical Volatility To Identify Market ExplosionsThe Key To Capturing Profits In The Options MarketsMy Three Favorite Trend StrategiesHow I Design And Test A Tra (more…)

Review

Named a top investment book of the year by the Stock Trader’s Almanac 2010.

Praise for Trade Like a Pro “Noble’s commitment to the individual trader is exactly what traders need during these volatile times. He has knowledge that spans across markets and is worldwide. He is a valued contributor to the TraderPlanet.com community, and this book further demonstrates his dedication to educating traders and helping them become more successful.” —Lane J. Mendelsohn, Publisher, TraderPlanet.com “In a time when, on a global level, important things are happening to the financial industry, when new profit opportunities as well as risks are revealed, the book Trade Like a Pro offers a complete picture concerning the risk administration techniques.” —Teodor Ancuta, President and General Manager, Sibiu Stock Exchange “Trade Like a Pro is a comprehensive presentation of all the basic trading strategies that belongs in every inve (more…)

Reflecting today’s market realities and the new innovative options products available, this fourth edition features an in-depth analysis of volatility and volatility trading; updated information on all stock option strategies, reflecting recent market conditions; buy and sell strategies for Long Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPs); detailed guidance for investing in the growing field of structured products; the latest developments in futures and futures options; and the market impact of the most recent changes in the margin rules. Packed with graphs and charts to clarify profit and loss potential, margin requirements, and criteria for selection of a position, this classic remains an indispensable resource for investors determined to master the world of options–and profit.

From the Publisher

The options world has a lot to offer investors and traders alike, but it can be dauntingly hard to understand. Since its original publication, Op (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. Use Puts to Mitigate Risk, Reverse and Offset Losses, and Protect Profits–Even in Plummeting Markets! The first balanced, objective, and comprehensive guide to using put options  Powerful defensive strategies even the most conservative investors can use By renowned options expert Michael C. Thomsett, author of the global bestseller Getting Started in OptionsIn declining and volatile markets, conventional investing techniques just aren’t enough. In this book, leading options expert Michael C. Thomsett introduces powerful defensive strategies based on put options: Techniques that should be in the arsenal of every trader and investor, even the most conservative.   Writing clearly and simply, with plenty of examples and easy-to-understand visuals, Thomsett shows how to use put options to limit losses, generate cash, protect e (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…)

The key concepts and essential strategies behind the successful use of options Written by Simon Vine, a seasoned trader who has over ten years of experience on Wall Street under his belt, Options is the definitive book on options for traders, investors, and risk professionals. Options provides a step-by-step approach to trading, hedging, and investing using options, and shares the key concepts essential to successful options use. Options also explores how to use a wide variety of options strategies and shows readers how to select the strategy that best fits their own psychological risk profile. Filled with real-world examples and proven strategies, this invaluable resource will be of interest to all professionals-and newcomers-who’d like to exploit options for strategic advantage, risk management, or profit. Simon Vine (Moscow, Russia) is deputy head of the investment banking division at Alfa Bank, the largest private financial institution in Russia. He holds an (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…)

“Learn and profit from Jeff Augen’s book: It clearly explains how to take advantage of market inefficiencies in collapsing implied volatility, effects of strike price, and time decay. A must-read for individuals who are options oriented.” –Ralph J. Acampora, CMT, Director of Technical Analysis Studies, New York Institute of Finance “A fantastic, insightful book full of meticulously compiled statistics about anomalies that surround option expiration. Not only does Augen present a set of effective trading strategies to capitalize on these anomalies, he walks through the performance of each across several expirations. His advice is practical and readily applicable: He outlines common pitfalls, gives guidance on timing your executions, and even includes code that can be used to perform the same calculations he does in the text. A thoroughly enjoyable read that will give you a true edge in your option trading.” –Alexis Goldstein, Vice President, Equity Derivatives Busin (more…)