The Mathematics of Options

Fills the empty middle ground between introductory guides and technical manuals
Presents practical and actionable mathematical tools, including Excel formulas
Uses advancements in technology to make technical trading approachable for more traders

Auteur

Michael C. Thomsett has been writing for a living since 1978 and has published more than 90 books. These include 12 options books. His best-selling Getting Started in Options has been published in nine editions and sold more than 300,000 copies. He also has developed and presented options webinars, and coaches on a live trading room every day and is a frequent speaker at trade shows and investment conventions. The author blogs on TheStreet.com, Seeking Alpha, Options Money Maker, Stockcharts.com, and social media.

Contenu
Introduction: The Variability of Derivatives Trading1. Trading Goals and Objectives 2. The Role of Fundamental and Technical Analysis3. Pricing of the Option4. The Dividend Effect5. Return Calculations6. Strategic Payoff: The Conservative Hedge 7. Strategic Payoff: Spreads8. Strategic Payoff: Saddles9. Probability and Risk10. Option Pricing Models11. Alternatives to Pricing Models