Contrary to popular opinion, there are low-risk short option strategies--and here’s how to make them work for you. Is there such a thing as a low-risk short option strategy? Many traders and investors do not think so, but in fact there is one way to put together a short spread that will not break the bank. A combined covered call and uncovered put accomplish this, assuming that a few basic precautions are followed. First among these is....

Contrary to popular opinion, there are low-risk short option strategies-and here's how to make them work for you. Is there such a thing as a low-risk short option strategy? Many traders and investors do not think so, but in fact there is one way to put together a short spread that will not break the bank. A combined covered call and uncovered put accomplish this, assuming that a few basic precautions are followed. First among these is ...

A practical guide to unlocking the power of option spreads When dealing with option spreads your looking to purchase one option in conjunction with the sale of another option. If managed properly, these spreads can provide experienced investors with the potential for large returns without undertaking a great deal of risk. Option Spread Trading provides a comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand explanation of option spreads, and shows you how to select the best spread strategy for any given market outlook. Along the way, author Russell Rhoads discusses spread strategies that can be used to profit from a strong up or down directional move in a stock, a stagnant market, or a highly volatile market. He also details how you can harness the leverage of options to create a low-risk position that provides the potential for a big profit. All manner of spreads are covered, from calendar and horizontal spreads to vertical and diagonal spreads Highlights how you can monitor and adjust an existing spread position and provides tips on how to exit a spread trade Includes exercises and examples to test and reinforce your knowledge of the concepts presented Option spread trading has become increasingly popular with active traders and investors. Gain a better understanding of this powerful approach with Option Spread Trading as your guide.

Don’t Miss out on Today’s Hottest Trading Arena: Commodity Options! “The authors have written the definitive work on trading commodity options. Their in-depth knowledge of this subject is legendary among industry professionals and expert traders alike, and their ability to relay their knowledge through text, pictures, and the spoken word is unparalleled in our industry.” –Lan Turner, CEO, Gecko Software, Inc. “This book captures the realities of commodity option trading in a simple and easy- to-read presentation that will be beneficial for traders of all sizes and skill levels.” –Chris Jarvis, CFA, CMT, Caprock Risk Management, LLC “Even the most experienced investors often overlook the fact that options on futures are fundamentally different from options on stocks. This book fills that gap and sets the record straight with clear and concise descriptions that are easy to understand. Guaranteed to become a true source of value creation for anyone interested in trading commodity options.” –Jeff Augen, author, The Volatility Edge in Options Trading “Commodity Options arms readers with the strategies and tactics needed to take a more active approach to managing risk in today’s turbulent markets. The authors exhaustively break down every component of a commodity option to its lowest common denominator, making this book an essential piece of information for those looking to expand their trading tool box or further build on existing option strategies.” –John Netto, Chief Investment Strategist, NetBlack Capital and author, One Shot–One Kill Trading Investors worldwide are discovering the enormous opportunities available through commodity options trading. However, because commodities have differing underlying characteristics from equities, commodity ­options behave differently as well. In this book, two of the field’s most respected analysts present strategies built from the ground up for commodity options. Carley Garner and Paul Brittain begin with a quick primer on how commodity options work, how they evolved, and why conventional options strategies often fail in the commodity options markets. Next, using detailed examples based on their own extensive research, they show how to leverage the unique characteristics of commodity options in your own trades. You’ll walk through trades from “top to bottom,” master both long- and short-option approaches, and learn powerful strategies usually ignored in options books. For example, the authors introduce synthetic swing trading strategies that systematically reduce volatility from the market. This book’s easy-to-use trading strategies are strategically employed by the author’s clients every day: With Commodity Options, you can work to put the odds in your favor, too! • Why commodity options are different—and what it means to you Understand key differences in the underlying assets and the logistics of market execution • Systematically rewrite the odds in your favor Four ways to make winning trades more likely—and losing trades less common • When to trade short options—and how to manage the risk Why careful option selling may improve your odds of success • Master strategies designed for diverse market conditions Combine long and short options to create the right strategy for any market opportunity • Exploit short-lived trends through “synthetic” swing trading Get the advantages of futures contracts without the volatility

What is the Optioneering Strategy The Optioneering Strategy is an options trading strategy that was developed and perfected over the past 4 1/2 years. The options strategy finds its roots in market statistics and is designed to minimize risk. The fundamental difference between the Optioneering strategy and any other stock or options trading strategy available today is that the Optioneering Strategy is a "Reactive Strategy". Practically all stock picking and option trading strategies (books and websites) are focused on helping investors more accurately "predict" the direction of a stock or the underlying market. With the Optioneering Strategy you don't need to predict which way the market is going to go you just need to react to it. Trying to predict what a stock or the stock market will do tomorrow, next week or next hour is impossible for the average investor. The number of inputs that move the markets on a day to day, hour by hour, minute by minute time frame are impossible to comprehend. Earnings, politics, economic data, geopolitical news, weather, terrorism, commodities, interest rates, the Fed, etc all move the markets. How can anyone possibly predict where the market will go next week, next month or next year with all these variables? Well some people out there claim they can. The spectrum is broad form charlatans who operate websites making ridiculous claims to professional financial advisers. Lets reflect on this for a moment. If you am ill, you see your doctor, you expect with a high degree of confidence that he/she will come to a diagnosis that is accurate and prescribe the necessary medication to see that you get better. How can a financial adviser "diagnose" the markets, a disease with constantly changing symptoms. They may claim they can but I would bet statistically they are no better than flipping a coin. Safety First A key objective of the Optioneering Strategy is to minimize risk. A strategy whereby if a loss were to occur it would not wipe out months of profit or wipe us out completely like so many other option strategies. The basic strategy is founded on establishing setup positions each month that generate a profit consistently. The setups involve a combination of debit calendar spreads and reverse credit calendar spreads. There are 7 basic rules, 4 on setup and 3 for closing. If you follow the rules losses will remain small and profits will be maximized. A lot of other books on option strategies will tell you how the strategies work but they won't tell you how to consistently generate profits by applying them. They still require you to correctly "bet" on market direction. Applying standard option trading strategies in a predictive manner is no better than flipping a coin and runs the risk of generating large losses. Minimal Capital I started with $20,000, but one could easily get started with as little as $5000 to $10,000. The Optioneering Strategy is structured to minimized risk and margin. It is a brilliantly leveraged, yet a well hedged strategy that generates a profit 84% of the time. Over 4 1/2 years I grew $20,000 to over $200,000. During that period I placed 44 trade set ups of which 37 generated a profit and 7 resulted in a loss. The average or 37 monthly profits was $5,350 and the average of 7 monthly losses was $1950. Minimal Time Invested Other than making money saving time is the second best part of the strategy. Most days I spend 1 to 2 minutes a day just checking the market. Really just keeping an eye on it in the event I need to "react" to the market action. On my setup days it takes me about 10 minutes to get my order in and set. That's it! Minimal time invested. I don't need to know the news that drives the market and I don't really care. I only need to react to the market if it moves to prescribed limits we establish with each setup trade. "Getting time back is the best part of the Optioneering Strategy. I can focus on work and spend more time with my family" Less Stress and Anxiety With the Optioneering Strategy you place the exact same type of trades every month at the same time, regardless of what the market has done or is doing. There are a total of 7 rules to follow and they guide you on setting up the trade and exiting the trade. Investment stress and anxiety are rooted in trying to decide if you should buy, sell or hold your positions. With the Optioneering Strategy there is none of that as you have certainly in what to do when entering and exiting every trade. Getting Started Whether you are familiar with options or not the Optioneering Strategy is written with the novice in mind. Not only will it inform you of what you need to know but walks you through every trade placed over the past 4 1/2 years. Every trade contains a chart, historic options chain data and commentary on every trade. The Optioneering Strategy allows you to take control of your financial future. That's what I did and I'm now sharing this experience with you.

Thinking about trading options, but aren't sure where to start? Duarte explains in plain English how to choose the right ones for your investment needs, capitalize on sideways movements, and much more.

The sixth book in the Wrightbooks Made Simple series, Options Made Simple is an uncomplicated guide to trading options for beginners. This book outlines some simple, easy to understand strategies anyone can use to start trading options. The book will be a succinct paperback with lower price point, and provide the perfect first step into trading options. An option is a binding contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price on or before a certain date it has strictly defined terms and properties. Options are very versatile and allow you to change your position according to the situation they can be speculative or conservative depending on your trading strategy, but the risk can be mitigated by having a firm basic understanding. The Made Simple series is the perfect vehicle for this content as readers are taken step\by\step through everything they need to know about trading options. Including what can go wrong and can work out which strategies they are most comfortable with.