Swap options like a Wall Street pro

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding! That’s the sound of your options trades paying off, thanks to the trading know-how to be found inside Options Trading For Dummies. Calls, puts, strike prices, breakevens—it’s all explained right here, so you can start playing up, down, and sideways markets like your own personal money-making violin. A more balanced, strategic, and—of course—lucrative portfolio is music to your ears, right? Let For Dummies be your no-nonsense mentor as you jump into the options fray!

Inside…

• Find out about index, equity, and ETF options
• Uncover basic and advanced trades
• Profit from market down­turns
• Assess risk and reward
• Understand the basics to technical and sector analysis
• Use options to protect your assets
• Discover your personal trading style

When it comes to boosting your portfolio, you’ve got options!

Looking for a new way to flex your investing muscle? Look no further! Options Trading For Dummies offers trusted guidance for anyone ready to jump into the versatile, rewarding world of stock options. And just what are your options options? This book breaks down the most common types of options contracts, helping you select the right strategy for your needs. Learn all about the risk-reward structure of options trading and reduce your risk through smart mixing and matching.

Today’s markets are more topsy turvy than ever before, but there is also more potential for everyday investors like you to profit, regardless of economic conditions. Options are great for broadening your retirement portfolio or earning a little extra scratch through shorter-term positions. Options Trading For Dummies is your plain-English resource for learning how!

• Demystify the world of options contracts and how to trade them, including index, equity, and ETF options
• Use technical analysis to create a solid trading strategy that limits your risk
• Protect your assets and avoid the pitfalls common to first-time options traders
• Learn about covered calls, butterfly positions, and other techniques that can enhance your gains

Thinking of trading options, but not sure where to start? This latest edition of Options Trading For Dummies provides you with step-by-step advice for boosting your income under today’s market conditions.