Understanding LEAPS takes a practical, technique-oriented approach to one of today's most fascinating yet little-covered trading vehiclesLong-term Equity AnticiPation Securities. The only comprehensive and up-to-date guidebook for understanding what LEAPS are and how best to use them in a diversified portfolio, this valuable resource explains complex strategies such as collars and covered writing, and includes an entire section on index LEAPSthe hybrid product that has become a favorite of both independent and institutional investors.

"A truly excellent strategies book! Whether you are a novice or an advanced options trader, Thomsett brings you a straight-forward example packed guide that outlines the limitless opportunities the world of LEAPS options can offer the thoughtful investor. A MUST read!" —Marty Kearney, Instructor, CBOE's Options Institute, author of Understanding Leaps: Using the Most Effective Option Strategies for Maximum Advantage Unleash the power of Long-Term Equity Anticipation Securities (LEAPS) for increasing gains, limiting losses, and protecting your trading and investment profits. Whether you've traded LEAPS before -- or you're just getting started -- this strategy-oriented guidebook is the place to start. You'll find 108 powerful strategies -- explained in step-by-step detail. Each is supported by real-world examples, graphic illustrations and clear guidance on when, where and how to apply them. Discover how concepts are transformed into strategies that you can implement easily for a wide range of trading scenarios. This comprehensive handbook introduces you to the basics of LEAPS trading. From the amazing ability of LEAPS to significantly limit the risk of stock investing to their ability for hedging the market and providing profits in up or down markets -- you''ll find an approach that works for you now and as your future investing goals change. Over 108 powerful strategies in all -- including... Letting time work for the seller Using "covered" LEAPS for long positions -- at the lowest price Providing yourself with low-cost -- even NO-cost -- added insurance using LEAPS Coverd calls: Ideal for conservative, low risk investing In addition, you can discover... The benefits of Index LEAPS Tax rules - and tax advantages - unique to LEAPS And, strategy after winning strategy Now is the time to familiarize yourself with every nuance and need-to-know fact for putting LEAPS to work for you. Find them all in The LEAPS Strategist.

Annotation LEAPS--What They Are, and How to Use Them to Enhance the Performance of Your Investment PortfolioLEAPS--Long-termEquityAnticiPationSecurities--have become increasingly popular vehicles for investors looking to combine the advantages of option investing with the security of a longer timeframe. But the investment press hasn't kept pace with the investing public in recognizing their popularity. Understanding LEAPSaddresses that disparity by providing a practical, technique-oriented guidebook to the "what, when, where, why, and how" of this surprisingly versatile security. From a clear explanation of what LEAPS are to examples of advanced strategies including spreads, straddles, collars, and more, this step-by-step book covers:Similarities--and key differences--between options and LEAPS, and the underlying stockMarket-tested examples of techniques that work, those that don't, and whyAdvanced topics including options pricing, volatility, and tax implicationsLittleheralded at their introduction in 1990, LEAPS have grown to become one of the market's most adaptable vehicles for increasing gains, limiting losses, and protecting profits. Discover the reasons why, and how you can seamlessly incorporate LEAPS into your own portfolio, with the straightforward and technique-filledUnderstanding LEAPS."There are many similarities between 'regular' options and LEAPS. But there are differences, both in some of the theoretical aspects and in their applications. With the benefit of more than ten years of hindsight, we have concluded that LEAPS work best with certain strategies, and maybe not so well with others."Our goal in this book was to concentrate on practical applications ..."--The IntroductionBy concentrating on practical applications while providing the nontechnical fundamentals necessary for a complete understanding of its subject, Understanding LEAPSbecomes that rare investing book that satisfies both the cautious, long-term investor and the finger-on-the-trigger trader. Today's most comprehensive and up-to-date handbook on understanding and using LEAPS, it describes:Puts and calls, the building blocks of both options and LEAPSProven strategies for both investors and traders to profit from LEAPS"Repair" strategies for reducing a stock's breakeven point without incurring additional riskIn addition, Understanding LEAPSfeatures an entire section devoted to Index LEAPS, the innovative hybrid that has become a favorite of both individual and institutional investors. It discusses the reduced volatility of indexes versus individual equities, techniques for comparing the suitability of different LEAPS positions, futures contracts that may yield important clues concerning impending index movements, and more. For investors and traders looking for both complete understanding and fingertip reference on the powerful benefits of Index LEAPS, this section alone is worth many times the price of the book. LEAPS remain one of today's most misunderstood and underutilized securities. But judging from their rapidly growing acceptance among a wide variety of traders and investors, along with their ability to both augment portfolio income and shield investors from the whipsaw changes of today's market, they are destined to become a common component of any well diversified portfolio. Find out why, and how you can take full advantage of this adaptable and easy-to-understand vehicle, inUnderstanding LEAPS.

Diversification provides a well-known way of getting something close to a free lunch: by spreading money across different kinds of investments, investors can earn the same return with lower risk (or a much higher return for the same amount of risk). This strategy, introduced nearly fifty years ago, led to such strategies as index funds. What if we were all missing out on another free lunch that’s right under our noses? InLifecycle Investing, Barry Nalebuff and Ian Ayres-two of the most innovative thinkers in business, law, and economics-have developed tools that will allow nearly any investor to diversify their portfolios over time. By using leveraging when young-a controversial idea that sparked hate mail when the authors first floated it in the pages ofForbes-investors of all stripes, from those just starting to plan to those getting ready to retire, can substantially reduce overall risk while improving their returns. InLifecycle Investing, readers will learn How to figure out the level of exposure and leverage that’s right foryou How the Lifecycle Investing strategy would have performed in the historical market Why it will work even if everyone does it Whennotto adopt the Lifecycle Investing strategy Clearly written and backed by rigorous research,Lifecycle Investingpresents a simple but radical idea that will shake up how we think about retirement investing even as it provides a healthier nest egg in a nicely feathered nest.

Presents today's most effective strategies for trading options :how and why they work, when they're appropriate, when they're inappropriate, and how to use each one responsibly and with confidence. This book will help you identify and implement the optimal strategy for every opportunity, trading environment, and goal.

"Using tables and charts to illustrate each step, veteran options expert David Funk details an innovative "three-legged" model that involves the purchase of a stock position and the simultaneous writing of both put and call options with different strike prices on that position. This model reduces the amount of downside risk assumed versus buying stock alone, while allowing you the flexibility to increase your upside potential when warranted by the circumstances."--Jacket.

Complete Guide to Getting Started and Making Money with Options Trading Novice, and even experienced, investors are often wary of investing in options. Many people view options as risky, exotic, and only for investors with large bankrolls. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Options are a great way for all investors, regardless of experience or risk tolerance, to expand their portfolios and make money in the stock market—whether the market is going up or down. Options are the perfect vehicle for increasing your leverage, allowing you to turn a small investment into exponentially large rewards. They can also be used as an insurance policy, protecting your investments in case of a market downturn. In short, options are a tool that every investor should understand and potentially put to use. In this book, you’ll learn all the ins and outs of stock options, from basic puts and calls to more exotic straddles and spreads. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a complete understanding of trading options and be able to put them to use in your own portfolio implementing both simple and more advanced strategies. Included are many real world and easy to follow examples so you will be able to clearly understand each of the principles and strategies discussed in action. Included in this book: *Options 101 *Advantages and Disadvantages of Options Trading *Types and Styles of Options *Using Call and Put Options to Make a Profit *Option Prices and Valuation *Getting to Know the Greeks *How to Open an Options Account *How to Place a Trade *Successful Option Trading Strategies *Spreads, Straddles, Iron Condor, Iron Butterfly, Collars, Strangles, and more *Tips and Tricks for Avoiding Costly Mistakes Get your copy today and get started in the exciting world of options trading. Keyword tags: option trading, options trading, option strategies, option trading strategies, stock options, stock option strategies, stock option trading, stock investing, option investing, options volatility, options for beginners, options greeks