The Short Book on Options: A Conservative Strategy for the Buy and Hold Investor (Paperback)

~ Mark Wolfinger (Author)
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Review

A great introduction for those new to options, but with some innovative ideas with those already familiar with options. -- R.V. Green, Briefing.com

Product Description

THE SHORT BOOK ON OPTIONS is just that: a concise easy to understand primer that first teaches the basics of stock options and then offers a hands-on approach to using options in a conservative manner. Beginning with a description of what an option is and how an option works, THE SHORT BOOK ON OPTIONS takes the reader on a journey from learning the language of options to being prepared to trade. The book provides detailed answers to these important questions: What are the steps involved in trading options? Why would you want to sell a stock option?

What do you have to gain?

What do you have to lose? How do you choose which option to sell? THE SHORT BOOK ON OPTIONS is especially useful for long-term buy and hold investors, owners of a self-directed retirement plan, investment club members or anyone who wants to increase the performance and safety of his/her investment portfolio. The author teaches a conservative strategy focusing on profitability and safety. By the time you finish reading this book, you will be eager (and prepared) to make your first options trade.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse; 1st edition (June 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403307768
• ISBN-13: 978-1403307767
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #206,778 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear concise primer for understanding options, November 8, 2002

By A Customer

I found this book to be just what I was looking for. After a complete introduction to the topic, Mr. Wolfinger helps the novice options investor clearly understand one conservative strategy. The author is very dedicated and thorough in explaining the concepts. He makes no assumptions that the reader has previous knowledge of what he teaches, yet he is never condescending. I also appreciate the easy to read font size. The text is large enough that I can read it without my glasses! Many thanks to the author for having the patience and know-how to start a beginner from "square one". I look forward to other books on the subject by this author.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anxious to try options, August 24, 2002

By A Customer

For years, I have been (as Mark Wolfinger names in his book) a "Buy and Hold" investor. I am very conservative and have not used options since I have always heard they are risky investments. Mark Wolfinger's book has changed my mind. I still haven't done my first covered write using the stocks in my portfolio but I am anxious to start. I have really worked through the examples and numbers that Mr. Wolfinger presented in his book and I am confident that I will increase the rate of return in my portfolio using his conservative option trading strategy.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 15, 2003

By	david (Irvington, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This book delivers, I did not know about options prior reading, the simple and yet comprehensive presentation allows to develop a good grasp of how to use options on a conservative and solid fashion.
What he advocates (protection and enhancement) of a portfolio is well presented and plan to use his advice.
More likely will now seek more information and knowledge with more elaborated books (not sure is really needed) but the basics are here.
thank you Wolfinger