Option spread trading
Subtitle: a comprehensive guide to strategies and tactics
By: Russell Rhoads
Series: [Wiley trading]; Wiley trading
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
ISBN-13: 9780470618981
Subjects: Options (Finance)
Description: "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."--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Essential option knowledge; title: Spreads using an underlying security; title: Synthetic positions; title: The Greeks; title: Straddles; title: Strangles; title: Bull spreads; title: Bear spreads; title: Butterfly spreads; title: Condor spreads; title: Ratio spreads; title: Backspreads; title: The stock repair strategy; title: Calendar spreads; title: Diagonal spreads; title: Delta neutral trading; title: Executing a spread trade.