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The Options Playbook was created to demystify option trading and teach investors different option plays for all market conditions. No confusing jargon. No unnecessary mumbo-jumbo. Just clear, easy-to-understand explanations of more than 30 of the most popular option strategies (or "plays") broken down into a play-by-play format. NEW! Read about The Options Playbook, 2nd Edition!

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Videos on Options

Put Options: Their Many Uses

Part 5 of The Options Playbook Series
Hosted by Brian Overby, for Rookies

Brian discusses how to sell puts as a way to buy stocks you would like to own long-term. He also addresses how to lock in gains from a stock that you already own by buying protective puts.

The Greeks!

Part 8 of The Options Playbook Series
Hosted by Brian Overby, for Veterans

Understand the Greeks before implementing your option strategy. Brian not only defines them in layman's terms, but he shows which Greek is the driving factor for many different options strategies. This presentation is a must-see before proceeding to advanced option strategies.

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Intelligence Reports on Options

Five Tips for Successful Covered Call Writing

For Rookies

This is a great read not just for learning about covered calls, but also for improving your current technique. Volatility, assignment, adverse stock moves and covered call returns are just a few things that will be covered.

Today's Foreign Currency Options

For Veterans

After reading this you'll be ready to jump into foreign currency option plays. This document covers both the product version from the PHLX (World Currency Options) and the variety from the ISE (FX Options). Topics include the currency pairs that are available, trade examples, cash-settlement and position risks.

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Getting Started in Options	Text	Audio
Strategies at a Glance	Text
Covered Calls	Text	Audio
Protective Puts	Text
Collar	Text	Audio
Long Calls	Text
Short Cash Secured-Put	Text
Long Call Spreads	Text
LEAPS	Text	Audio
Index Options	Text	Audio
Option Pricing	Text	Audio
Greek Terms	Text	Audio