Cohen - Bible of Options Strategies : The Definitive Guide for Practical Trading Strategies

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The Definitive Guide for Practical Trading Strategies

Guy Cohen

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2016 by Guy Cohen
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ISBN-13: 978-0-13-396402-8

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Guy Cohen is the master when it comes to taming the complexities of options. From buying calls and puts to iron butterflies and condors, Guy explains these strategies in a clear and concise manner that options traders of any level can understand.... The Bible of Options Strategies is a straightforward, easy-to-use reference work that should occupy a space on any options traders bookshelf.

Bernie Schaeffer, Chairman and CEO, Schaeffers Investment Research, Inc.

The author delivers clarity, insight, and perception, making learning about options a joy, and practicing the art of making money that much easier: truly a bible from a guru.

Alpesh B. Patel, Author and Financial Times Columnist

Guy Cohen truly makes learning about options easy in this fact-filled guide. Bullet points make for a quick and enlightened read, getting to the heart of what you really need to know about each options strategy. This book is a must for any serious traders library.

Price Headley, Founder, BigTrends.com

The following strategies are appropriate for novice traders:

The following strategies are appropriate for intermediate traders:

The following strategies are appropriate for advanced traders:

The following strategies are appropriate for expert traders:

The following strategies are bullish:

The following strategies are bearish:

The following strategies are direction neutral:

The following strategies benefit from high volatility once you are in the trade:

The following strategies benefit from low volatility once you are in the trade:

The following strategies have a capped risk profile:

The following strategies have an uncapped risk profile: