The Art Of Options Trading In Australia

Download or read book The Art of Options Trading in Australia written by Christopher Tate and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exchange-traded options market is one of the most dynamic and innovative markets in Australia, and options themselves are among the most profitable tools available to traders. While traditional investors can only make a profit when the market is rising, traders in options can make money whether the market is moving up or down. The leverage they provide also allows traders to control a large amount of stock with a comparatively small amount of money. In The Art of Options Trading in Australia, experienced and highly successful options trader Christopher Tate shows you how to make the most of these valuable tools. Starting with the basics of defining options, Chris goes on to look at: How options are priced, and what factors influence this Reading option quotes and payoff diagrams How the passing of time and changes in volatility affect options The 'Greeks' and how to use them Using the internet to assist your options trading Spreads, straddles and strangles Warrants, and the different types available.