About this product: This video seminar is a roadmap to the workings of commodity,stock,& Index options, with explanations of how these markets work,how to read between the lines of the financial pages, how options are priced, benefits of buying vs. writing, what "spread" and "market" orders are and when to use them, how to use volatility and more. Then hear an insider tell you how to pick a broker and how to keep your money from being eaten up by commissions. Loads of practical information to steer you into $.
About this product: This 87 minute video shows how Options provide investors and traders with an abundance of strategy alternatives than simply going long the market. However, using options effectively requires that you learn to think in a new way. Join PHLX's Options Industry Council instructor Joe Frey as he introduces you to options strategies that allow you to participate in a sharp market move with limited risk, to take advantage of time decay in slow moving markets, how options pricing is affected by the underlying stock, and finally how to trade options with realistic expectations. An essential primer for all option traders of all levels.
With stocks, traders have just two main alternatives - buy or sell. But trading options offers investors so many strategic choices that it's the fastest growing area on the investment horizon.
Now, this fast moving presentation from respected Options Industry Council instructor Joseph Frey provides a comprehensive overview of options trading -- from basic concepts to sophisticated strategies. Ideal for any trader looking to refine skills, Frey focuses on the nuts and bolts of option trading including:
· Why options don't behave like stocks - and differences in price action.
· The impact of implied volatility on every option trade
· Basic put and call purchases
· 4 fundamental actions underlying all option trading techniques
· 6 primary option strategies for bullish investors
· The 3 key reasons options traders fail - and how to avoid them
· The 50% rule for "at-the-money" price moves
· How time decay can quickly eat up option trading profits
He explains advanced bull/bear spreads, straddle techniques, and the various "directional option strategies" he's instructed over the years. With detailed discussion on how option prices are determined, what causes them to change, case studies of specific strategies in action - and when to apply them - this comprehensive session will help you meet your trading goals
About this product: Wall Street brokerage firms spend billions yearly on research, seeking to divine the future of stock prices from the insights and observations of highly paid analysts who closely monitor the progress of American corporations, both large and small. However, in light of recent market scandals, how can you be sure whose research you can really trust? Learn from one of the best portfolio managers, Mitch Zacks as he reveals exactly which subtle analytical factors actually provide the most accurate prediction of future stock-price performance.
Now -- there's an answer. Bestselling author Mitch Zacks' fast-paced presentation will show you how to interpret analysis from 'The Street." - so you can zone in on the most promising prospects, avoid the losers, and read the markets with increased accuracy day after day, trade after trade.
There's lots of priceless information packed into analyst research reports - if you know what to look for. Mitch's powerful investment strategy helps you divine the future of stock prices by knowing what to look for - and how to immediately act on this information. You'll learn ...
- How to identify the best-performing stocks
- Ways to profit from changes in future earnings estimates
- Specific aspects of reports that can predict the rise & fall of stock prices
- The importance of evaluating the work of multiple analysts - and how to easily accomplish this
- The danger in relying on long-term earning estimates - and where to shift your focus
- And why you should ignore the actual analyst recommendations and - instead - consider other factors that trigger price movement
Plus, you'll discover ...
- The 2 primary determinants of future stock prices
- 4 key factors that impact stock prices based on analyst's actions
- And the many games companies play with their earnings reports
Now - you can play this game to win - using the clear-cut strategies for predicting analyst's behavior outlined in this insightful workshop.
About this product: An Introduction to Option Trading Success
with James Bittman
Thinking of testing the waters in options, but haven't yet taken the plunge? Eliminate your fears and jump in with the CBOE's top options trainer, James Bittman, as he introduces first-timers and fledgling traders to the exciting options arena. Bittman explains in concise, step-by-step terms exactly how options work, providing clear explanations and examples of the most common - and valuable - option strategies.
This thorough presentation covers all the options basics you need to get started on a successful trading path. You'll discover how to develop a solid options trading plan - and tailor it to your own goals and risk limitations. Traders and longer-term investors alike will find an excellent overview of what it takes to start trading options profitably, including ...
- 3 key steps to any successful options investment
- Learning to "think" like an options investor
- Using options to "invest" - rather than for pure speculation
- Understanding "delta" and its affect on option pricing
- Planning ahead: Preparing an exit strategy for every trade
- The primary principles of time decay
- The importance of taking a loss when your strategy goes bad
Bittman also reveals the critical "two D's" to options trading success-discipline and decision making. With Bittman's basic strategies, this comprehensive video-and its complete online support materials - your entry into the options market will be far more focused, effective and, ultimately, triumphant.
About this product: Master the Low-Risk ETF-Based Investing Strategy That Gives You the Chance to Make Money in Any Market Climate "Tom Lydon has been a leader in the ETF business for many years. His new book walks through the basics of ETFs investing and shows why professionals--and increasingly, individuals--are turning to ETFs." --Bob Pisani, CNBC Reporter "Our complex and global financial system has created a powerful need for guideposts for investors and traders alike. Tom Lydon provides an excellent tool to help navigate the current economic environment in a clear, concise, easy-to-understand way." --John L. Jacobs, EVP and CMO, The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. "There are hundreds of writers, speakers, and advisers clamoring to get a seat aboard the ETF bandwagon. However, if you're looking for genuine insight from a real pioneer, then read Tom Lydon. Not only is Tom's The ETF Trend Following Playbook a principled how-to guide for individual investors, it is requisite reading for money managers." --Gary Gordon, Editor of ETFExpert.com "Tom Lydon has put together a concise handbook for the active ETF trader outlining the key drivers of successful trend investing. The ETF Trend Following Playbook provides sound advice for traders as well as a comprehensive and up-to-date tour of all the ETF world has to offer." --Scott Burns, Director of ETF Analysis at Morningstar
An easy-to-read and updated guide to the dynamic world of options investing
During the recent market turmoil, option trading volume actually increased, but many are still unsure of the opportunities that options present, simply because they don't fully understand how this market works. With Getting Started in Options, Eighth Edition, authorMichael C. Thomsett looks to change this. In non-technical, easy-to-follow terms, this accessible guidethoroughly demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms investors with the facts they need to make more informed decisions.
Opens with an introduction commenting on the recent market turmoil and the growing importance of options
Contains new chapters on futures and index options
Includes sidebar definitions and easy-to-follow examples that anyone can understand
Besides new examples, updated charts, and timely additions to reflect important changes in the markets, this edition also includes discussions on other important options issues, such as: how to calculate options returns; "test run" activities to try out new theories; and much more.
About this product: It seems like every week Wall Street comes up with some new, exotic investment idea that puts your money at risk. Thankfully, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation. But how do you use this wonderful product to diversify your investments in todayâs fast-growing and ever-changing market?
Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies shows you in plain English how to weigh your options and pick the exchange-traded fund thatâs right for you. It tells you everything you need to know about building a lean, mean portfolio and optimizing your profits. This hands-on guide will give you the power to use ETFs to:
Create the stock (equity) side of your portfolio
Handle risk control, diversification, and modern portfolio theory
Manage small, large, sector, and international investments
Add bonds, REITs, and other ETFs
Invest smartly in precious metals
Work non-ETFs into your investment mix
Revamp your portfolio to fit life changes
Fund your retirement years
In addition, this book covers commonly asked questions about ETFs and mistakes that many investors, even the experienced ones, make. It provides forecasts of the future for ETFs and personal spending and also provides a complete list of ETFs and Web resources to assist your investment. With Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies, youâll soon discover what makes ETFs the hottest investment on the market!
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