All about options
Subtitle: the easy way to get started
By: Thomas A. McCafferty.
Contributors: Wasendorf, Russell R., 1948-
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Chicago, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
Subjects: Options (Finance) -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Previous published: All about options / Russell R. Wasendorf & Thomas A. McCafferty
Table of contents: title: Understanding the basics, particularly the value and risks associated with stock options and options-on-futures trading; title: Learning the basic option trading strategies (and uses) to solidify objectives; title: A few more uses for options; title: Forecasting stock and futures price trends; title: Option price models and volatility; title: the most important consideration for serious option traders; title: Developing trading and money management plans; title: What you need to do to implement your trading plan; title: What a difference the computer chip has made; title: Selecting the broker that is right for you; title: Knowing a little about federal regulations can sometimes smooth rough waters; title: The single biggest mistake new traders make; title: plus a "few other common ones!" (and, of course, how to avoid them); title: Getting started, or the secrets of successful options trading; title: Appendix 1: Glossary of terms. Appendix 2: Sources of more information. Appendix 3: Long-term volatility charts for selected stocks and commodities. Appendix 4: Exchanges and options offered. Appendix 5: Description of option trading software.