{"product_id":"profiting-from-weekly-options-isbn-9781118980583","title":"Profiting from Weekly Options","description":"\u003cb\u003eGenerate consistent income with a smart weekly options strategy\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProfiting From Weekly Options\u003c\/i\u003e is a clear, practical guide to earning consistent income from trading options. Rather than confuse readers with complex math formulas, this book concentrates on the process of consistently profiting from weekly option serials by utilizing a series of simple trades. Backed by the author's thirty years of experience as a professional option trader and market maker, these ideas and techniques allow active individual traders and investors to generate regular income while mitigating risk. Readers will learn the fundamental mechanisms that drive weekly options, the market forces that affect them, and the analysis techniques that help them manage trades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeekly options are structured like conventional monthly options, but they expire each week. Interest has surged since their inception three years ago, and currently accounts for up to thirty percent of total option volume, traded on all major indices as well as high volume stocks and ETFs. This book is a guide to using weekly options efficiently and effectively as income-generating investments, with practical guidance and expert advice on strategy and implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the cycles and market dynamics at work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn essential fundamental and technical analysis techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the option trading lexicon and lifecycle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain confidence in managing trades and mitigating risk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeekly options can be integrated with any existing options strategy, but they are particularly conducive to credit spread strategies and short-term trades based on technical patterns. For investors looking for an easy-in\/easy-out method of generating consistent income, \u003ci\u003eProfiting From Weekly Options\u003c\/i\u003e provides the wisdom of experience with practical, actionable advice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTodd ‘‘Bubba’’ Horwitz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Market Psychology: The Mind-Set of a Trader 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Herd Mentality: Bubbles 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe South Sea Bubble 1711–1721: Trade, War, and Government Collusion 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cotton Panic of 1837: Land, Commodities, and Government 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Panic of 1893: Railroads Have No Upper Limit 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeptember 11, 2001: Price Can Never Go Up Again 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Commodity Bubble of 2008: Price Can Never Go Down Again 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBitcoin 2009 to Present: Crypto-Currency Meets Greed 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons to Be Learned 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Quiz 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Modern Markets 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquity Markets 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquidity 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlow of Funds 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures Markets: Origins 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Future Contract Values 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTick Size 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMargin 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock Index Futures 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex Futures versus Stock 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForex: Currencies 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Quiz 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Technical versus Fundamental Price Analysis 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Quiz 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Phases of the Market 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCongestion 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreakout to the Trend 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlowoff 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Quiz 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 The Relationship of Time and Price 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Quiz 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Introduction to Options 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Option Glossary 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Option Vocabulary 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Quiz 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 The Option Model 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGames of Chance 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir in the Balloon 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Quiz 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 The Option Chain 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Quiz 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Option Trading Strategies 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Selling Naked Options is Always Wrong! 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable Option Trades 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Credit Spread 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Quiz 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Why Trade Weekly Options? 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying a Call or a Put Outright 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Quiz 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Midterm Review 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychology 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquidity 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket Pricing 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhases of the Market 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationship of Time and Price 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOption Vocabulary 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest for Chapters 1–10 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Standard Deviation—The Mathematics of the Price Cycle 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Quiz 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Trading in a Congestion Phase of the Market 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade One: Buying an Outright Option 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Two: Credit Spreads 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Three: Risk Reversals 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Four: Backspread (1 × 2 for Even) 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Quiz 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Trading in a Trending Phase of the Market 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade One: Buying an Outright Option 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Two: Credit Spreads 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Three: Risk Reversals 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Four: Backspread (1 × 2 for Even) 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Quiz 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Trading in the Blowoff Phase of the Market 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade One: Buying an Outright Option 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Two: Credit Spreads 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Three: Risk Reversals 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrade Four: Backspread (1 × 2 for Even) 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Quiz 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Selecting a Portfolio to Trade 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquidity 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolatility 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversification by Product 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversification by Dollar Risk 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Quiz 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Managing Your Equity 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk of Ruin 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Capital 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolatility 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWin Rate 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting Capital 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Quiz 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Organizing Trades and FAQs 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep One: Observing Your Portfolio 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Two: Observing the Major Trend and Making a Trade 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Three: The Amount of Equity Needed to Trade Each Strategy 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequently Asked Questions 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Exam: 100 Questions 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix I: Answers to the Chapter Quizzes 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix II: Days until Expiration Straddle Values 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Option Terms 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 249\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROBERT J. SEIFERT\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent options trader with over 38 years in the securities industry. He has published articles in \u003ci\u003eBarron's\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e describing his unique and highly regarded trading model.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTired of sitting on the sidelines while others make a bundle in the options market? \u003ci\u003eProfiting from Weekly Options\u003c\/i\u003e offers any trader the information and strategies needed to learn the skills necessary to tap into the power of the competitive options marketplace. Written by Robert J. Seifert—a noted expert in the securities industry—this hands-on resource is designed to empower any level of option trader, from the novice to successful professionals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo get started, Seifert reveals the market-place psychology that is designed to help traders understand \"the other side of the trade.\" Next, he explains that underlying asset groups have different characteristics and demonstrates how each type of asset can be traded. \u003ci\u003eProfiting from Weekly Options\u003c\/i\u003e explores the ideal markets for trading options (and points out which ones to avoid), shows how to study markets to spot patterns, and illustrates what it takes to communicate in the distinct vocabulary that brokers demand. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author outlines a unique option model and includes simple mathematical examples to help adjust your vision of markets to the viewpoint of a skilled option trader. He then introduces the option chain and explains how comprehension of this vehicle will be all-important to your trading success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo give your trading ability a boost, Seifert explains four simple trades that you can continuously make. He explains when and how the trades should be initiated, what market conditions give you the best chance for the individual trade to succeed, and how to manage the trade once it is in place. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the final section, \u003ci\u003eProfiting from Weekly Options\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates how to manage your greatest asset: cash. The author illuminates how to use your capital in order to ensure that you don't risk ruin when the inevitable capital drawdown occurs, and he identifies which trades can be employed using your available capital levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quiz at the end of each chapter tests your knowledge of the information and techniques presented. If you achieve a score of ninety percent or better, you should be ready to tackle the big players in the option market!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989871476965,"sku":"NP9781118980583","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118980583.jpg?v=1761785737","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/profiting-from-weekly-options-isbn-9781118980583","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}