“Kaeppel beans a very bright light on 4 of the most common--yet most difficult to overcome--trading ‘don’t’s’. In easy-to-understand terms he breaks down the problems and offers solutions. Keep this concise little gem near you at all times while trading.”
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You can earn big profits in options trading by avoiding the 4 most common--and most costly--mistakes the majority of traders make. Software developer Jay Kaeppel shows you how to avoid common pitfalls option traders encounter that cause them to lose money in the long run.
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Introduction vii
Mistake #1
Relying Solely on Market Timing to Trade Options 1
Why Traders Make Mistake #1 1
Why Mistake #1 Causes Losses In The Long Run 12
How To Avoid Mistake #1 22
Mistake #2
Buying Only Out-of-The-Money Options 27
Why Traders Make Mistake #2 29
Why Mistake #2 Causes Losses In The Long Run 34
How To Avoid Mistake #2 42
Mistake #3
Using Strategies That Are Too Complex 47
Why Traders Make Mistake #3 48
Why Mistake #3 Causes Losses In The Long Run 55
How To Avoid Mistake #3 64
Mistake #4
Casting Too Wide of a Net 67
Why Traders Make Mistake #4 67
Why Mistake #4 Causes Losses in the Long Run 67
How to Avoid Mistake #4 77
Summary 81
About the Author and Optionetics 83
Company Information 85
Trading Source Guide
Tools For Success in Options Trading 87