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Your Options Handbook: The Practical Reference and Strategy Guide to Trading Options (Wiley Trading)

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I like this book. I've read a number of options books that go into a lot of detail without really providing a lot of information and in my opinion this book does provide good, relevant info. For example, the author provides information concerning the specifics of what he looks for in particular trades and then gives examples of making those trades. He breaks the book down into basics that are easy to understand, then moves progressively into what he looks for before entering a trade. He covers market news/data then moves into fundamental and technical analysis, then into option techniques and strategies, and then gets into option trades. From there he moves into the basic option trades (puts/calls/spreads) and then moves into more advanced techniques. Throughout the book he provides "trader tips" that are small summaries or tips that enhance the areas just covered. He devotes more of the book to the basics than the advanced techniques so I would recommend it for the less advanced trader who is looking to get into options trading. My advice for the new trader though would be to walk before you run. Study the book and become totally familiar with the concepts before trading with real money. All in all I have enjoyed the book.

I'd highly recommend this book to any beginning or intermediate options trader. Mr. Levy does a great job covering all the steps that he, as a professional trader, focuses on. He discusses what to look for fundamentally, technically and gives his personal rules regarding entries and exits, along with informative websites to check and touches on the often overlooked, mental aspects of trading. Options strategies are explained clearly and give actual trading examples from Mr. Levy's trading...something I found to be very helpful. I've read countless options books and he is the first to break down every aspect of the trading regime from A to Z. The book is clear and easy to understand, unlike most options book that read more like a textbook. Definitely a must read.

Jared Levy has written a clear, concise book about options with easy to understand illustrations and approachable explanations.

The final chapter has excellent content, written by Dean Somes, about turning trading into a business. I don't know where a trader can find that kind of information other than this book.

Highly recommended.

This book presents all the basics of stock options trading in one book. Reading it to get the fundamentals and then using it as a reference book is an excellent beginning to becoming an effective stock option trader.