Product Description
by Adam Warner (Author)
How to collect big profits froma volatile options market
Over the past decade, the concept ofvolatility has drawn attention fromtraders in all markets across theglobe. Unfortunately, this scrutiny has alsocreated a proliferation of myths about whatvolatility means and how it works.
Options Volatility Trading deconstructs someof the common misunderstandings about volatilitytrading and shows you how to successfullymanage an options trading account andinvestment portfolio with expertise.This reliable guidebook provides an in-depthlook at the volatility index (VIX) and demonstrateshow to use it in conjunction withother analytical tools to determine an accuratemeasure of investor sentiment. However, recognizing a trend isn't enough. In order togive you everything you need to profit in theoptions market, Options Volatility Tradingalso features:
- Detailed analysis of historicalvolatility patterns in the contextof trading activity
- Insights into the behavioral psychologyof trading volatility
- Revealing examinations of marketnoise that distorts exploitable anomalies
Author Adam Warner, a recognized tradingstrategist and financial writer, sheds lighton the required mathematics by thoroughlycovering options Greeks and building a solidfoundation for more advanced optionsand volatility concepts. He explains how to diversify your investment choices using thelatest trading vehicles on the market, includingexchange traded funds (ETFs), whichoffer exceptional money-earning potentialfor volatility traders.
Applying the conceptual lessons in thisin-depth book, you will be able to identify, collect, and process the abundance of dataavailable every day in order to time the marketslike a pro, as well as develop your owntoolbox of best practices and time-testedstrategies for locking in big profits fromdramatic shifts in investor sentiment.Most importantly, Options Volatility Tradingprovides you with a go-to resource of dependableguidelines that will help you become asuccessful volatility trader in options and anyother market.
Back Jacket
Trading options is not for the faint of heart, but with Options Volatility Trading you can develop the confidence and know-how you need to gain a distinct advantage over other traders.
Whether you're just starting out or currently managing a portfolio, Options Volatility Trading provides a solid cornerstone of up-to-date knowledge on the underlying mechanics of volatility trading. Written by an experienced trader and educator, this thorough guidebook incorporates expert analysis and real-world research to explain volatility trading for options.
While exploring a variety of strategies for riding market swings, Options Volatility Trading shows you how to:
- Buy and sell according to the volatility trend
- Manage long and short gamma positions
- Handle the swings of expiration week
- Effectively use double and triple leveraged ETFs
- Utilize put/call ratios to your advantage
You will learn where and when to look for certain types of trades and what happens to volatility at various times of the year . . . and different days of the week.
Options Volatility Trading is your road map to becoming an enlightened trader who can navigate the information-rich path of volatility to find profits in any type of market.
Author Biography
Adam Warner is the founder of the "Daily Options Report" and a faculty member of the popular trading website, Minyanville. com. His writings have appeared on a number of sites, including Tradingmarkets.com, Stocktwits.com, and Wallstrip.com. Warner has traded options professionally for over 20 years. He lives in suburban New Jersey.
