Are you ready to conquer the world of option trading without getting lost in confusing jargon or complex theories?Introducing The Options Playbook, your ultimate guide to mastering option trading for any market condition. Whether you're a rookie just starting or a seasoned veteran, this book offers clear, easy-to-understand explanations of over 40 popular option strategies, all broken down into a play-by-play format.Play Name: Learn strategies like Long Call, Short Call Spread, Iron Condor, and more.The Setup: Understand the goals and reasons for each strategy.Who Should Run It: Find out if the strategy is suited for Rookies, Veterans, or All-Stars.When To Run It: Discover if the strategy is best for bullish, bearish, or neutral markets.The Strategy: Get a detailed overview of each strategy, including risks and costs associated with multi-leg plays.For first-time traders, dive into the "Rookie's Corner" to grasp the basic concepts and avoid common mistakes. For experienced traders, explore expanded sections on implied volatility and pricing variables (Greeks) to enhance your trading strategies. Learn from "Options Guy Tips" by Brian Overby, offering real-world insights to turn theory into practice.This expanded 2nd edition includes 10 new plays and 56 pages of additional content, covering a brief history of options, common mistakes, an expanded glossary, managing option positions, and much more.Ready to take your option trading to the next level? The Options Playbook is your game plan for success. Remember, options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Obtain a copy of "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" from your broker or The Options Clearing Corporation before trading.Unlock the secrets of option trading with The Options Playbook and start your journey towards becoming an options all-star today! Read more

The go-to guide for launching a lucrative career in trading—fully updated for today’s turbulent markets.One of today’s most successful traders, John F. Carter has made his popular guide more relevant and effective than ever. This new audio edition of Mastering the Trade includes the essential content that has made it a bestselling classic, and includes critical new information for making the best trading decisions in every situation. Combining insightful market overview with trading strategies and concepts, Carter provides:Proven set-ups, with optimal markets and non-negotiable trading rulesExact entry, exit, and stop loss levels for swing and intraday tradingSeven key internals, from Skew to VIXPre-market checklist for analyzing recent market behaviorScanning techniques for pinpointing high-probability setupsEffective risk control techniquesMethods for ensuring your computer runs at max speedTechniques for predicting market correctionsFrom valuable hardware and software to market mechanics, pivot points, and position sizing, Carter delivers a suite of tools for beating out the competition on a regular basis.Mastering the Trade, Third Edition builds your expertise in knowing what’s working for you and what’s working against you, so you make a living on the frontlines of professional trading. Mastering the Trade is expertly narrated by Scott R. Pollak. All charts and graphs referenced in this audiobook are included in the supplementary PDF.Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

The most professional and industry relatable text currently available for linear interest rate derivatives.Written by a practicing derivatives portfolio manager with almost twenty years of fixed income trading experience, this book focuses on core trading concepts; pricing, curve building (single and multi-currency), risk, credit and CSAs, regulations, VaR and PCA, volatility, cross-gamma, trade strategy analysis and market moving influences.The book’s focus is interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps, updated for a risk free rate (RFR, such as SOFR and ESTR) framework as opposed to LIBOR. Topics are presented from that perspective, outlining the importance of regulations in an IRD capacity, with volatility and swaptions taught from a practical point of view rather than an overly cumbersome academic one.This third edition (2022) markedly expands the second (2017), by not only providing extensive analysis but also building up a modern codebase, step-by-step, in Python. It constructs and solves interest rate curves and goes on to implement risk and cross-gamma calculations, demonstrating the implementation of automatic differentiation for superior efficiency. Read more at https://github.com/attack68/book_irds3.The treatment of risk is expansive and deep. Formal analysis of market-maker techniques to accurately predict PnL, and implement multiple models to view all details of risks.Almost everything included here is compulsory knowledge for a modern, successful, swaps trader or interest rate risk portfolio manager. Certainly this book sets the benchmark for the level of expertise that swaps traders should strive for, and the style is aimed at the novice and professional alike.Table of Contents1) Mathematical Review: calculus, linear algebra, statistics and optimisation.2) Interest Rates: definitions and common nomenclature.3) Basics of Interest Rate Derivatives: product specifications and trading mechanics.4) Users of Interest Rate Derivatives: market context.5) Cash, Collateral and Credit: underpinning necessities for pricing and valuation.6) Single Currency Curve Modelling: general curveset construction principles.7) Multi-Currency Curve Modelling: necessary components to construct curves across currencies.8) Term Structure of Interest Rate Curves: different real world factors that drive the shapes of curves.9) Delta and Basis Risk: definitions of financial sensitivity to market movements.10) Risk Models: different perspectives of risks and transformations between them.11) Quant Library and Automatic Differentiation: an introduction to coding Swaps, Curves and Solvers using AD.12) Advanced Curve Building: using flexible parameter sets to construct curves around market effects.13) Multi-currency Risk: how to view risks across currencies arising from different effects.14) Value At Risk: what is VaR and how to calculate and use it.15) Principal Component Analysis: what is PCA and how to calculate and use it.16) Customised Risk Management: how market makers allocate risks in their portfolio for ease of management.17) Regulatory Capital, Leverage and Liquidity: a summary of regulations that shape the IRD market.18) Market-making and Price-Taking: an overview of the market making process including margin considerations.19) Electronic Trading: issues involved with latency and transforming subjective processes to algorithms.20) Swaptions and Volatility: a summary of swaptions including quoting conventions and general considerations.21) Gamma and Cross-Gamma risks: analysis of the second or risks of linear IRDs.22) Analytic Cross-Gamma: mathematical extension of 21)23) Constructing Trade Strategies: directionality hedges, carry and roll-down analysis and Sharpe ratio.24) Reset Risk: how to manage daily fixing risk e.g. for Euribor, Stibor, etc. or Term-RFRs. Read more

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Do your investments produce enough income to cover your life expenses?This guidebook reveals a unique method of generating passive income from the stock market without spending hours in front of a computer.The methods taught are perfect for those who want a second income without getting a second job—or, worse, those forced into a retirement they weren’t financially prepared for.Written by 2019 United States Investing Champion Travis Wilkerson (a.k.a. Trader Travis), this guide will show you how to generate income from selling stock insurance (i.e., put options). More specifically, you will discover how to sell put credit spreads.The book will explain the strategy's geeky name, but it’s a secret income-generating strategy used by Wall Street’s elite.The money earned can be used to travel the world, upgrade your lifestyle, or support charitable causes. On the more practical side, perhaps you need to fund retirement, pay for a kid’s college, or reduce your financial anxiety.Credit spreads give you the best of both worlds: income and protection against a massive loss.Best of all, we will model the approach of someone highly respected in the investment industry. You may have heard of him before: Warren Buffett.You’ll discover his secret billion-dollar option strategy and how average investors can model his approach.Here's just a sample of what you’ll discover inside:A clear, simple, plain English explanation of stock optionsExactly how Warren Buffett made billions selling put options and how we can tweak his approach to make it less risky—reducing our risk of loss and increasing the return on cash2 key differences between stock options and index options—and why selling index spreads is the smarter thing to doAccount-crippling mistakes to avoid, including selling high-probability spreads on stocksA unique zero-management approach to selling long-term credit spreads—make more money, reduce your stress, and create more time freedomA 4-step passive income blueprint that takes about ten minutes, and cash will be instantly deposited into your account. If the stock market behaves (which it usually does), you’ll get to keep all the money. If not, you’ll incur a small but manageable lossDetailed answers to common questions about managing credit spreads, covering everything from when to sell them, when to close them, and how to outsource the management of them to someone else. More importantly, you’ll be shown how to make money with spreads without giving back all of your profit when you have a losing tradeBonus content reveals how to earn multiple streams of income from one stock—five to be exact—and how it’s carefully designed so no one strategy can ruin you financially.And much more.If any of this sounds like hype, I understand. However, if you can suspend your skepticism for the short time it takes to read this book, I think you will see an entirely new world opening up for you and your family that you didn’t even know existed.To be clear, this is not a trading strategy. There’s no daily stock chart reviewing. You won’t need to watch CNBC, use Option Greeks, or expensive software.You calculate a few simple numbers once a month and follow the proven principles of a buy-and-hold investor. It’s a counterintuitive and unconventional way to sell put credit spreads, but it works.However, the only way to experience the profit potential of credit spreads is to give the strategy a good, honest try. If it works for you, as it has for thousands of others, you can turn ten minutes of free time into consistent cash flow each month.If you’re ready to make the ten-minute investor lifestyle your reality, click the “Buy Now with 1-Click” button to instantly download your book. Read more

Think ETFs are just for passive investors? Think again… Now is the perfect time to discover the versatility and potential of ETFs — the cornerstone of modern investing.Financial experts like Warren Buffett, John Bogle and Ramit Sethi praise ETFs for their low cost... simplicity... and ability to outperform most actively managed funds over the long term.In fact... studies show that ETFs have become the go-to investment vehicle for both beginners and experienced investors, with over $9 trillion in assets under management globally.And with the guidance of this comprehensive book, you’ll unlock the strategies needed to harness the full potential of ETFs for building wealth and generating income.This straightforward, jargon-free guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to take control of your financial future.Remember, some of today's most successful portfolios were built with ETFs... enabling you to grow your wealth while keeping fees and risks low.Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll learn inside:The 5 must-know ETFs for building a diversified portfolio in any market conditionHow to leverage sector-specific ETFs to capitalize on emerging industries and trendsThe secret to maximizing returns with low-cost, tax-efficient ETFs3 strategies to use ETFs for generating consistent monthly incomeHow to combine ETFs with the Options Wheel Strategy for compounding wealth"ETF Investing for Beginners" is written in plain English, making it accessible to anyone interested in taking their investing strategy to the next level, regardless of their background or experience.This book will show you how to become a successful long-term investor using ETFs, even if you've never listened to a finance or investing book before.To start your ETF investing journey, scroll up and use your next credit today! Read more

Do your investments produce enough income to cover your life expenses?This guidebook reveals a unique method of generating passive income from the stock market without spending hours in front of a computer.Written by 2019 United States Investing Champion Travis Wilkerson (a.k.a. Trader Travis), this guide will show you how to generate income from selling stock insurance (i.e., put credit spreads).Credit spreads give you the best of both worlds: income and protection against a massive loss.Best of all, we will model our approach after Warren Buffett, a highly respected figure in the investment industry.Here's just a sample of what you'll discover inside:* A clear, simple, plain English explanation of stock options* Exactly how Warren Buffett made billions selling put options and how we can tweak his approach to make it less risky* 2 key differences between stock and index options and why selling index spreads is the smarter thing to do* Account-crippling mistakes to avoid, including selling high-probability spreads on stocks* A unique zero-management approach to selling long-term credit spreads; reduce your stress and create more time freedom* A 4-step passive income blueprint that takes about ten minutes, and cash will be instantly deposited into your account. You'll get to keep all the money if the stock market behaves. If not, you'll incur a small but manageable loss* Detailed answers to common questions about managing credit spreads, covering everything from when to sell them, when to close them, and how to handle losing tradesAnd much more.To be clear, this is not a trading strategy. There's no daily stock chart reviewing. You won't need to watch CNBC, use Option Greeks, or expensive software. You calculate a few simple numbers once a month and follow the proven principles of a buy-and-hold investor.If this process works for you, as it has for thousands of others, you can turn ten minutes of free time into consistent monthly cash flow. Read more

Are you seeking a clear, systematic options trading strategy designed to achieve financial freedom?Do you want to move beyond traditional methods and follow a structured approach to generate steady income from options trading?Whether you’re new to options or looking to refine your skills, this book will guide you step-by-step toward building consistent, sustainable cash flow through options.THE FLARE is not just another book on options trading.It presents a comprehensive, advanced strategy that transforms options trading into a predictable, scalable income system.Developed through years of real-world experience, this method has evolved into a mechanical, easy-to-apply framework—powerful in generating reliable returns.This is the guide you need to start seeing measurable results.Why Choose The FLARE?Unlike speculative approaches or overly complex systems, FLARE offers a disciplined, methodical path to options trading.It blends statistical probability with cash flow principles to create a strategy that functions like a business—repeatable, logical, and designed for long-term consistency.Whether you're aiming to supplement your income or transition into full-time trading, FLARE provides a practical, data-driven solution for building profitable results over time.In this book, you will learn how to:Build a strong foundation – Understand the core principles of options trading through clear, concise explanations.Master THE FLARE system step-by-step – Apply advanced yet approachable techniques, including core and hedging strategies to optimize returns.Focus on income, not speculation – Shift from reactive trading to a reliable, recurring cash flow approach.Use margin efficiently – Maximize capital use without increasing exposure to unnecessary risk.Navigate volatility with precision – Adapt your strategy to changing market conditions while protecting your income stream.Strengthen your mental edge – Build psychological discipline to follow your plan consistently, even in fast-moving markets.Within these pages, you'll find a complete options trading framework—refined by experience, proven through results, and grounded in what actually works."This is not a collection of theory, but a strategic system I’ve used personally for years to generate dependable and growing cash flow.It’s the same methodology I use in the fund I manage, delivering consistent, steady returns to investors." - Carmelo FontanaWhat You’ll Gain:A clear, comprehensive understanding of advanced options strategies—broken down into actionable steps.The tools to implement a high-probability trading plan that delivers predictable results.Confidence to build a balanced portfolio that prioritizes income while managing risk.A scalable framework that grows with you—whether your goal is financial independence or long-term wealth building.Most options trading books either overwhelm you with theory or promote risky tactics that don’t last.The FLARE is different. It’s practical, focused, and built for real-world success.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this guide will help you move from uncertainty to control, giving you the clarity and structure you need to grow your income through strategic, professional-grade options trading.Take control of your financial journey.Order your copy today and start mastering the art of rule-based options trading—so you can generate consistent income with confidence and discipline.. Read more

Are you a visual learner interested in options and options trading? If so, don’t let the complexity of options hold you back from developing knowledge, skill, and strategic thinking ability in this powerful discipline. In this illustrated guide, you will master options trading core concepts, learn how to use powerful strategies, and develop techniques for analyzing your performance. Each topic is presented visually to speed learning, deepen intuition, and make the learning process more memorable.Topics you will learn include the following:How to understand the workings of calls and putsHow to generate income using covered callsHow to hedge a position for unlimited gain with fixed riskHow to structure spread trades for bull, bear, and neutral marketsHow to use the Greek letters to understand how option prices fluctuateHow to track data and analyze performance for insight and improvementAnd much more!If you are just starting out or desire a more strategic approach to options trading, don’t wait to take advantage of this unique visual course. Order today! Read more

If your hair raises when you think of Options… this book is for you! The investing world has always had Options as the red-headed stepchild and has even been labeled the ‘risky’ stock. Yet you’ve also heard that Options can be very lucrative.With the right knowledge and tools, you will quickly learn that Options are not risky and once you understand how to trade them, you can build financial freedom.But getting in the game, and playing the game are two very different things. You have to first know what Options are before you can trade them.In this comprehensive and detailed breakdown of Options trading, you’ll learn what Options are, how they play with one another, and how YOU can trade them for financial gain.Whether you have years of experience in the stock market or are just starting out, Woodley covers everything you need to know to be successful. Through his real-life and relatable analogies every step of the way, you’ll quickly grasp and fully understand what you are learning so you can then put it into practice.With this engaging read, you’ll discover and learn:The difference between Call and Put OptionsA detailed explanation of the history of Options The types of Options trades and how to use each to your advantage How to think like an Options trader so you can make informed decisions A complete breakdown of complicated Option theories into simple and digestible actionsThe Options lingo and shorthand traders useThe confidence to start trading Options today! And much, much more. Learn the secret ‘sauce’ needed to trade Options successfully from a trader who has been doing this for over a decade. It’s time to break the myth that Options are risky and complicated once and for all.If you can read this book, do some simple math, and practice what you’ve learned - you can be a successful Options trader.Don’t just learn what to think, learn HOW to think like an Options trader. Read more

What if you could make an extra $100 each week with stocks you would love to own?If you’re worried about current market instability… then the Wheel Strategy is here to amplify your returns.This triple income strategy has been dubbed “buy and hold investing on steroids”It’s so effective because you receive an immediate cash injection directly into your brokerage account.With cash secured puts, you get paid to buy stocks you want to own.Then with covered calls, you get paid to own them.Finally, you can sell your shares for a profit.So you get paid not once. Not twice. But three times!And if you feel uncomfortable when you hear the word “options” – don’t worry.Because inside this book… we explain exactly how to use options the way Billionaire investors like Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman do.If you don’t have much starting capital, you can get started with just $2,000 in your account.Even if you stated investing later in life. There are people who started in their 50s, 60s and 70s successfully trading the wheel for extra income on the side.Whether you want to earn an extra $500, $1,000 or even $2,000 every single month. The Wheel Strategy makes it possibleHere is just a fraction of what you’ll discover inside this book· Why George Lucas (yes, that George Lucas) is the greatest options trader of all time – Page 15· The only method to track your returns accurately. Many people are making less money than they believe – Page 122· The 6 criteria you should use to select stocks for The Wheel – Page 69· The 5 best stocks for the wheel strategy in 2021 – Page 54· The minimum amount of premium you should be collecting. Most new traders get this wrong and lose their shirt in the process – Page 107· Which IV your stocks should be at for optimum risk/reward rate. Many people new to the Wheel Strategy get this wrong and end up losing money as a result – Page 70· “The VIX Trap” – you should never write options if the VIX is above this level – Page 97· The perfect delta level for your covered calls so you get the right balance of premium without risking your stock being called away – Page 108· 4 real examples of potential wheel candidates – Page 81…Plus free video tutorials for key parts of this strategy… plus 8 extra bonuses on Page 6Even if you get stuck, you can always send us an email or reach out in our private investing community on social media – we’re always happy to help with any questions you might have.And remember... bank CD's will only pay you between 0% and 1% a year... and the dividend yield on the S&P 500 is around 2%.But if you use what’s inside this book, you have the opportunity to get much more than that.For instance… if you put together a portfolio of three of the best Wheel Strategy stocks... you could see an average yield of 15-20% per year… just from your options income.That's 2 to 3 times more than you'll see anywhere else!All this from your regular brokerage account… just as easily as you buy stock.Because if you know how to buy stocks, you can run the wheel strategy. It’s that simple.And when you receive just a single premium from one of these trades (which is paid into your account instantly) it will cover the cost of this book 10x over.To get your copy right now, just scroll up and click “add to cart” Read more

Do your investments produce enough income to cover your life expenses?This guidebook reveals a unique method of generating passive income from the stock market without spending hours in front of a computer.The methods taught are perfect for those who want a second income without getting a second job—or, worse, those forced into a retirement they weren’t financially prepared for.Written by 2019 United States Investing Champion Travis Wilkerson (a.k.a. Trader Travis), this guide will show you how to generate income from selling stock insurance (i.e., put options). More specifically, you will discover how to sell put credit spreads.The book will explain the strategy's geeky name, but it’s a secret income-generating strategy used by Wall Street’s elite.The money earned can be used to travel the world, upgrade your lifestyle, or support charitable causes. On the more practical side, perhaps you need to fund retirement, pay for a kid’s college, or reduce your financial anxiety.Credit spreads give you the best of both worlds: income and protection against a massive loss.Best of all, we will model the approach of someone highly respected in the investment industry. You may have heard of him before: Warren Buffett.You’ll discover his secret billion-dollar option strategy and how average investors can model his approach.Here's just a sample of what you’ll discover inside:A clear, simple, plain English explanation of stock optionsExactly how Warren Buffett made billions selling put options and how we can tweak his approach to make it less risky—reducing our risk of loss and increasing the return on cash2 key differences between stock options and index options—and why selling index spreads is the smarter thing to doAccount-crippling mistakes to avoid, including selling high-probability spreads on stocksA unique zero-management approach to selling long-term credit spreads—make more money, reduce your stress, and create more time freedomA 4-step passive income blueprint that takes about ten minutes, and cash will be instantly deposited into your account. If the stock market behaves (which it usually does), you’ll get to keep all the money. If not, you’ll incur a small but manageable lossDetailed answers to common questions about managing credit spreads, covering everything from when to sell them, when to close them, and how to outsource the management of them to someone else. More importantly, you’ll be shown how to make money with spreads without giving back all of your profit when you have a losing tradeBonus content reveals how to earn multiple streams of income from one stock—five to be exact—and how it’s carefully designed so no one strategy can ruin you financially.And much more.If any of this sounds like hype, I understand. However, if you can suspend your skepticism for the short time it takes to read this book, I think you will see an entirely new world opening up for you and your family that you didn’t even know existed.To be clear, this is not a trading strategy. There’s no daily stock chart reviewing. You won’t need to watch CNBC, use Option Greeks, or expensive software.You calculate a few simple numbers once a month and follow the proven principles of a buy-and-hold investor. It’s a counterintuitive and unconventional way to sell put credit spreads, but it works.However, the only way to experience the profit potential of credit spreads is to give the strategy a good, honest try. If it works for you, as it has for thousands of others, you’ll be able to turn ten minutes of free time into consistent cash flow each month.If you’re ready to make the ten-minute investor lifestyle your reality, click the “Add to Cart” button right now. Read more

Read, learn, and apply – Discover the most effective strategies in options trading to live financially free...Are you tired of the traditional buy-and-hold doctrine of, "If you save $100 a month for fifty years and earn the stock market average return of 10%, you'll retire a millionaire?"It's a painstakingly slow process where you wait 40+ years and suffer through several Bear markets before recouping the reward of your patience.It's what you call a 'have no fun in your youth, and retire when you're too old to enjoy your money retirement plan.'If you're okay with that plan, then read another book.This book is about using the leverage of options trading to potentially achieve freedom much sooner.However, for a beginner, the options market may seem too complex. All that technical jargon, all those calculations. It's easy to get overwhelmed.That's why learning from a pro who can explain things in plain English is essential.And in Options Trading Made Simple, 2019 United States Investing Champion Travis Wilkerson will show you how to be a master trader, even if you have zero experience.Here is just a fraction of what you'll discover in this beginner's guide to options trading:Two proven options strategies modeled after Warren Buffett's secret billion-dollar options trade. All it takes to place the trade is ten minutes once a year.You'll learn the basics of options without the typical Wall street jargon.If you're worried about the current market uncertainty, you'll discover the two strategies options traders use to make money no matter which direction the stock market moves.You'll discover techniques to win the mental game of trading. You'll finally know how to master your emotions to control your fear and greed.Have you ever heard an option seller say buying options don't work? They are wrong! It works, and buying options is the fastest way to grow a trading account.You'll also discover how options can minimize your risk of loss and protect your portfolio.The author even shares how trading allowed him, a minority who grew up poor in a house with no running water or bathroom, to achieve financial freedom at 34 (p.s. His household toilet was a 5-gallon paint bucket.)And there's much more...If you're a regular hardworking individual who wants to take their money and watch it grow, there has never been a better time to build wealth with options.But be warned; options can be risky if misused.That's why this book teaches you the tips and tricks seasoned veterans have put into practice over the years, so you can be in the top 10% who succeed.Even if you've never used options before, this book walks you through everything step by step in plain English.It's time to stop letting shaky economies and corrupt governments steal your dreams. Learn to profit even in times of crisis.Discover how to rapidly build wealth, retire early, and live free from the worry of market crashes.If you're holding back because you don't want to lose your money and fail, that's normal. However, consider this, not trying is an even worse failure!Not trying guarantees you will never experience the freedom you deserve.This is your chance to work on your skills in trading and enter the world of options.So are you ready to stop dreaming about financial freedom and start moving towards it so you can live your life how you want? If so, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now. Read more

The most professional and industry relatable text currently available for linear interest rate derivatives.Written by a practicing derivatives portfolio manager with almost twenty years of fixed income trading experience, this book focuses on core trading concepts; pricing, curve building (single and multi-currency), risk, credit and CSAs, regulations, VaR and PCA, volatility, cross-gamma, trade strategy analysis and market moving influences.The book’s focus is interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps, updated for a risk free rate (RFR, such as SOFR and ESTR) framework as opposed to LIBOR. Topics are presented from that perspective, outlining the importance of regulations in an IRD capacity, with volatility and swaptions taught from a practical point of view rather than an overly cumbersome academic one.This third edition (2022) markedly expands the second (2017), by not only providing extensive analysis but also building up a modern codebase, step-by-step, in Python. It constructs and solves interest rate curves and goes on to implement risk and cross-gamma calculations, demonstrating the implementation of automatic differentiation for superior efficiency. Read more at https://github.com/attack68/book_irds3.The treatment of risk is expansive and deep. Formal analysis of market-maker techniques to accurately predict PnL, and implement multiple models to view all details of risks.Almost everything included here is compulsory knowledge for a modern, successful, swaps trader or interest rate risk portfolio manager. Certainly this book sets the benchmark for the level of expertise that swaps traders should strive for, and the style is aimed at the novice and professional alike.Table of Contents1) Mathematical Review: calculus, linear algebra, statistics and optimisation.2) Interest Rates: definitions and common nomenclature.3) Basics of Interest Rate Derivatives: product specifications and trading mechanics.4) Users of Interest Rate Derivatives: market context.5) Cash, Collateral and Credit: underpinning necessities for pricing and valuation.6) Single Currency Curve Modelling: general curveset construction principles.7) Multi-Currency Curve Modelling: necessary components to construct curves across currencies.8) Term Structure of Interest Rate Curves: different real world factors that drive the shapes of curves.9) Delta and Basis Risk: definitions of financial sensitivity to market movements.10) Risk Models: different perspectives of risks and transformations between them.11) Quant Library and Automatic Differentiation: an introduction to coding Swaps, Curves and Solvers using AD.12) Advanced Curve Building: using flexible parameter sets to construct curves around market effects.13) Multi-currency Risk: how to view risks across currencies arising from different effects.14) Value At Risk: what is VaR and how to calculate and use it.15) Principal Component Analysis: what is PCA and how to calculate and use it.16) Customised Risk Management: how market makers allocate risks in their portfolio for ease of management.17) Regulatory Capital, Leverage and Liquidity: a summary of regulations that shape the IRD market.18) Market-making and Price-Taking: an overview of the market making process including margin considerations.19) Electronic Trading: issues involved with latency and transforming subjective processes to algorithms.20) Swaptions and Volatility: a summary of swaptions including quoting conventions and general considerations.21) Gamma and Cross-Gamma risks: analysis of the second or risks of linear IRDs.22) Analytic Cross-Gamma: mathematical extension of 21)23) Constructing Trade Strategies: directionality hedges, carry and roll-down analysis and Sharpe ratio.24) Reset Risk: how to manage daily fixing risk e.g. for Euribor, Stibor, etc. or Term-RFRs. Read more

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ARE YOU TRADING OPTIONS WITHOUT A PLAN?Discover a complete trading system that combines the power of Technical Analysis with Options Spreads to identify profitable trading opportunities. This book offers a step-by-step guide to mastering the art of trading with practical strategies and insights for traders at any level. Here’s what you’ll learn:Comprehensive Trade Management: Rules for entering trades, exiting profitably, setting stop losses, managing trades, portfolio allocation, and risk management.Spotting Opportunities: How to identify the best trading opportunities using Technical Analysis.A Proven Money-Making Strategy: A straightforward approach to consistently grow your capital.Stock Selection for Options Trading: Learn to find the most suitable stocks for trading options.Mastering the Greeks: Tips to avoid common pitfalls associated with options Greeks.Navigating Market Volatility: Strategies to handle market corrections and crashes with confidence.Earnings Strategies: Techniques to benefit from earnings reports while mitigating binary risks.Real-Life Trade Examples: Live trades illustrating the book’s core concepts in action.Insights from the 2022 Market Crash: Key lessons learned and strategies to adapt during extreme market conditions.Why This Book is DifferentUnlike generic trading books, this guide doesn’t overwhelm you with hundreds of options trade structures that confuse more than they clarify. Instead, it focuses on the simplest options structure that allows you to learn and trade options effectively without requiring a Ph.D. in options Greeks. From there, the book introduces you to identifying trade setups using Technical Analysis and teaches you how to set defined profit and loss targets, eliminating all the guesswork from trading options. This streamlined approach ensures you can focus on what truly matters: mastering a profitable system with clarity and confidence.Who Should Read This Book?This book is for you if:You’re a Beginner: Looking for a clear, easy-to-follow guide to start your trading journey on the right foot.You’re a Struggling Trader: Striving to break free from the cycle of random trades and inconsistent results.You’re an Experienced Trader: Wanting to refine your strategy, master risk management, and gain insights from real-life examples.You’re a Technical Analyst: Eager to incorporate options into your trading repertoire and take advantage of their unique leverage.You’re a Busy Professional: Seeking a simple yet effective trading plan that doesn’t require monitoring the markets 24/7.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of options trading or struggled to stay disciplined in the face of market volatility, this book is your solution.About the AuthorI am a full-time options trader who trades these strategies every day to earn a living. Over the years, I have mentored over 6,000 traders worldwide and continue to guide a thriving community of traders daily. As a CNBC contributor and author of the best-selling book Mean Reversion Trading Using Options, I bring decades of real-world experience to this guide. My approach is practical, proven, and grounded in strategies that I personally use in live markets to achieve consistent success. Read more

A GREAT WAY TO DANCE WITH BIG PLAYERS IN THE MARKETWe’ve been familiar with the constant battles between the bulls and the bears in the financial markets that drives the price move every day. By understanding the core of market fluctuations, traders can prepare for the best trade opportunities and avoid market traps. Yet, it’s NEVER an easy task.One of the most severe pitfalls among traders is the failure to determine which setups to give a go and which one to avoid. There are only a handful of worthwhile market signals out there for traders to consider. These setups are located in the trading zones where the BIG PLAYERS pay attention to, and there are true trade opportunities.A great way to make the best use of the trading zones is through identifying and analyzing the Supply and Demand Zones in the market. Supply and Demand Trading is a concept that digs in the very basic yet crucial elements of the market operation, whether in traditional or modern ones. With a simple yet effective approach, it deserves a thorough investigation by every Price Action trader.In this book, you’ll learn:How supply and demand are a perfect supplement to the traditional support/resistance levels;What are the trading zones and how to find them on the chart;The art of drawing supply and demand zones under different approaches;A super-powerful way to identify a reliable trading zone;How to combine candlestick patterns with supply and demand trading;What is a flip zone and how to make the best use of this market formation?How to trade reversal and continuation patterns using supply and demand theories;Two ways of trading gaps in combination with the trading zones;How to implement supply and demand trading with a powerful technical indicator;The biggest secret in trading with the zones to secure a high winning rate;The secret of long-term success in trading;Each of these points will be supported with multiple high-quality chart examples so that you will have no difficulty understanding what I convey in the book.Also, you will have a chance to learn about a very important tool that makes your trading a thousand times more convenient and effective.The supply and demand theories root in traditional microeconomics with no fancy and complicated technical aspects or mathematical formulas required. Therefore, whether you are an experienced trader with big compassion for price action or a complete newbie, this book is a perfect companion for the rest of your trading journey.So, if you are truly serious about who the BIG PLAYERS are and how to trade like a champion trader using the supply and demand trading methods, then scroll up and click the “Buy Now with 1-Click” button. Read more

Are you ready to dive into the world of futures trading but don't know where to start? Futures Trading 101 is the perfect guide for beginners looking to gain a solid foundation in the exciting and potentially lucrative futures market. This comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide provides the essential knowledge and strategies you need to become a confident and successful futures trader.In this book, you’ll learn:The basics of futures trading: Discover what futures contracts are, how they work, and why they can be a powerful tool for traders.Key participants in the futures market: Understand the roles of hedgers, speculators, and institutional traders, and how they influence market dynamics.Getting started with futures: Learn how to choose the right broker, open a trading account, and understand margin and leverage.Fundamental concepts: Explore the intricacies of price quotation, tick size, margin requirements, and how to calculate profit and loss.Market analysis: Dive deep into both fundamental and technical analysis techniques, including using indicators, analyzing supply and demand, and evaluating market sentiment.Basic trading strategies: Whether you’re interested in day trading, swing trading, or trend-following strategies, you’ll find practical approaches suited to your style.Risk management techniques: Master critical risk management tools, such as position sizing, stop-loss orders, and portfolio diversification, to protect your investments.Trading futures on various instruments: Learn to trade futures on stocks, commodities, forex, cryptocurrencies, and more.Advanced strategies: Explore automated trading, algorithmic strategies, and options on futures to enhance your trading efficiency.Each chapter is packed with practical examples, tips, and insights, making it easy for you to apply what you learn to real-world trading. Plus, you’ll find valuable resources for continued learning and improvement, helping you stay on top of the ever-changing futures market.Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your trading skills, Futures Trading 101 provides a step-by-step blueprint for success. Read more

Trading with Price Waves, Volume 2, is a primer that explains how to trade in forex market, currencies spot and futures taking advantage of the price waves. The methodology is the same as the volume 1 of the same title. In this volume, the discussion includes some strategy not presented in volume 1. It use options alternative as a means to enrich the trading technique and how to protect futures from the price pullbacks. It also explains how it is simple to add indicators to enhance the views of the troughs and crest of the price waves. Read more

Think ETFs are just for passive investors? Think again…Now is the perfect time to discover the versatility and potential of ETFs - the cornerstone of modern investing.Financial experts like Warren Buffett, John Bogle and Ramit Sethi praise ETFs for their low cost... simplicity... and ability to outperform most actively managed funds over the long term.In fact... studies show that ETFs have become the go-to investment vehicle for both beginners and experienced investors, with over $9 trillion in assets under management globally.ETFs are no longer just a tool for tracking the market; they’re a gateway to investing in everything from cutting-edge technology to dividend-paying blue chips and even niche sectors like renewable energy or MLPs.And with the guidance of this comprehensive book, you’ll unlock the strategies needed to harness the full potential of ETFs for building wealth, generating income, and achieving financial independence.This straightforward, jargon-free guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to take control of your financial future.Remember, some of today's most successful portfolios were built with ETFs... enabling you to grow your wealth while keeping fees and risks low.Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll learn inside:The 5 must-know ETFs for building a diversified portfolio in any market conditionHow to leverage sector-specific ETFs to capitalize on emerging industries and trendsThe secret to maximizing returns with low-cost, tax-efficient ETFs3 strategies to use ETFs for generating consistent monthly incomeThe truth about leveraged ETFs and when (if ever) to use them in your portfolioHow to combine ETFs with the Options Wheel Strategy for compounding wealthThe role of ETFs in retirement planning and achieving financial independence"ETF Investing for Beginners" is written in plain English, making it accessible to anyone interested in taking their investing strategy to the next level, regardless of their background or experience.Don’t miss your chance to capitalize on the benefits of ETFs and take control of your financial future.This book will show you how to become a successful long-term investor using ETFs, even if you've never read a finance or investing book before.To start your ETF investing journey, scroll up and click "add to cart" today! Read more