Bill Poulos's Simple Options Trading For Beginners: How to trade options from A to Z explained in plain English

by Bill Poulos

Bill Poulos makes trading options simple! In his book, Simple Options Trading For Beginners, Poulos reveals how ordinary investors can side-step the confusion and chaos normally associated with options trading and start utilizing the incredible profit potential of options trading to diversify and grow a portfolio. This 73 page, Kindle Edition book teaches readers the basics of options trading. From basic options definitions to options trading strategies, the author simply explains what investors need to know about options. Poulos begins his book with an introduction and overview of options. He goes on to define both put options and call options prior to providing examples of each. The book details the different types of options and the language used when speaking on the subject. Readers will learn about broker options chains, trading platforms, and the difference between options and stocks. Price components, such In-the-Money, At-the-Money, Out-of-the-Money, Intrinsic Value, and Intrinsic (Time) Value are explained in detail. Poulos goes on to teach the reader about the Greek symbols delta, gamma, theta, and vega. Prior to concluding, the author gives the reader a clear understanding of volatility. Options Trading Book Introduction Options Basics and Overview Put Definition and Examples Call Definition and Examples Different Types of Options Options VS Stocks Explained Options Language Assignment Broker Options Chains and Trading Platform Strategies Revealed Price Quotes Explained Price Components Clarified In-the-Money (ITM) At-the-Money (ATM) Out-of-the-Money (OTM) Intrinsic Value Intrinsic (Time) Value All About The Greeks Delta Gamma Theta Vega Understanding Volatility Bringing It All Together Conclusion on Options Options Glossary Bill Poulos is an American investor, a financial educator, a retired automotive executive, and the co-founder of Profits Run, Inc. He has been trading for over 40 years and has helped over 100,000 regular people around the world discover simpler and safer ways to trade. Bill has been trading since 1974, almost all of his adult life. As a hobby in the beginning, he traded the more difficult way- without a computer. Along the way, Bill admits to probably making every mistake he could but that was how he learned to trade options the right way. In 2001, after retiring from the automotive industry, he and his son Greg co-founded Profits Run, Inc. ProfitsRun.com is a financial education company. It offers multiple types of educational products for investors, online training, home study courses, live seminars, and advisory services. Their investment strategies focus on keeping risk low. Their mission is to show people a more simple and safe way to invest. Bill was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He is a second generation American. He has strong ties with and a love for his Greek heritage. He went to college at GMI where he earned an engineering degree. He went on to study at the University of Michigan where he earned his MBA. Bill has been married to his high school sweetheart for over 48 years. Together they have three grown children who have granted them the title of Grandma and Grandpa. As a philanthropist, Bill supports causes and charities he believes in. Two programs have particularly stood out for Bill. One is Little Dresses for Africa, where volunteers sew beautiful dresses out of pillowcases and the charity then sends them to little girls in Africa.

82 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2016

Reviews

[Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Clearly explains what to do and how to do it. I highly recommend it.