The Little Book of Trading Options Like the Pros

Master profitable option trading with the techniques of the pros. In The Little Book of Trading Options Like the Pros, a team of veteran options and derivatives traders delivers an expert account of how to master the zero-sum game of options trading. In the book you'll learn how to become an 'option market maker, ' consistently profiting from less-informed amateur investors and professional hedgers. You will discover how to consistently make a small amount of money -- on average -- on each trade, much like the house in Las Vegas or an insurance company selling policies. The authors explain how to skip the painful part of the steep options learning curve, showing you how to avoid the most common pitfalls, and become a profitable trader quickly. You'll find: A one-stop resource for everyone looking to become a pro-level trader, including engaging anecdotes and invaluable institutional knowledge A review of the full options ecosystem and how to quickly become a profitable player in this complex trading landscape A deep dive into the same strategies and techniques used by professional options traders, without the need for expensive finance degrees or hard-to-obtain experience Valuable perspectives on the changing products and structure of equity and derivatives markets since the Global Financial Crisis, and where regulatory changes are creating both opportunity and risk Perfect for inspiring day traders, The Little Book of Trading Options Like the Pros is also a must-read book for anyone interested in investing or trading in modern financial markets.