Please leave this as a new thread and don't merge it with other threads on options. I feel it's good to have individual threads on books for each category. This helps future searches, becasue people can read the thread titles.
I would be most grateful for any opinions on the following book:
http://www.******************/default.asp?d=0&t=1&id=4697&a=74
The options course
I think it's a great idea to read everything you can get your hands on, with regards to options.
Both of the above books have their respective fans, and would be well worth a read.
Also, you can download Charles Cottle's book "Coulda Woulda Shoulda" from my website (link bekow) for free. It also has it's fans (including me :D )...worth infinatly more than what you pay for it. LOL
Cheers
It's Snake Pliskin
2nd-August-2005, 07:28 PM
Wayne,
Thanks for your help. I'll check your site and for the book.
Thanks
It's Snake Pliskin
5th-August-2005, 02:49 PM
Hello Wayne/L,
I had a look at the options book on your website. Is it for beginners? I feel it is a little complex having no options trading experience.
Thanks
Snake Pliskin
wayneL
5th-August-2005, 04:41 PM
Hello Wayne/L,
I had a look at the options book on your website. Is it for beginners? I feel it is a little complex having no options trading experience.
Thanks
Snake Pliskin
Yes it is complex and a hard read Tina. I found that by reading some of the simpler books to get the basics, but then coming back to the more complex book, I could pick up one concept at a time, and eventually have a good understanding.
Another good book for the basics is Guy Bowers Book "Options"
Cheers
dutchie
15th-August-2005, 09:14 AM
Tina
I can highly recommend Jason's Ebook especially if you want a easy to understand book about the features of options (a bargain at $29).
It covers a lot of basic stuff you won't find in other books etc on options.
I tried reading the book on Waynes site and found it heavy going. Imho it is for more advanced optioners. So I suggest you get a copy of Jason's book first then have a go at Waynes.
Good luck
PS Whats happening under the bridge?
DTM
15th-August-2005, 10:10 AM
Jason,
look forward to reading your book.
Synapse
15th-August-2005, 06:44 PM
Hi Tina,
I am probably going to come across as being a little biased, but if you are quite new to Options and seek a basic understanding of exactly what they are and how they work, you might like to download the free sample of my own Option Trading EBook ("The How, What, When & Why of Share Options in Australia"). Here is a link that should take you straight to it:
http://www.number.com.au/Synapse_EBook_Sample.pdf
In particular, pages 6 to 18 of the EBook offers a gentle introduction to Options, including some simple trading examples, plus also covers what you can expect regarding Brokerage Fees. I've tried to include the most practical information that I could, relating specifically to the Australian Market.
Whilst the sample version only includes 28 pages out of the full EBook (it's 83 pages in total!), I have hand picked those pages so that they are still very useful, even without the rest of the EBook. After reading through the sample, I am confident that you will find that you are in a much better position to understand some of the more advanced Option Trading books/articles.
Best wishes with expanding your knowledge as you explore the fascinating world of Options... :)
Kind Regards,
Jason.
P.S. dutchie & DTM: Thank you for your kind words about my EBook... As I was writing it, I firmly kept in mind that I wanted to simplify Options in such a way that pretty much allows anyone with a basic knowledge of buying and selling shares to see how they can be used to enhance returns and reduce risk... So far, all of the feedback I have received has been very positive. :)
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