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Options Trading 101 by James Royal PhD

Options Trading 101

From Understanding the Types of Options and Creating a Trade Plan to Analyzing Risk and Selecting Strike Prices, an Essential Primer in Options Trading

James Royal PhD

Adams Media · Print & ebook · July 22, 2025

Minimize risk and maximize profit with options trading and explore the ins and outs of this popular investment strategy in this engaging, informative, and easy-to-understand guide.

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Who it’s for
Build a foundation in options trading, from key terms to analysis and risk management.
Genres
Options, Investment & Trading Strategies
Published
Adams Media, July 22, 2025

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Minimize risk and maximize profit with options trading and explore the ins and outs of this popular investment strategy in this engaging, informative, and easy-to-understand guide. Want to make money options trading but don’t know where to start? Are you unsure as to what options trading even is? Is options trading the right strategy for you? Options Trading 101 has the answers to all these questions and more.

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From explaining what options are and how they differ from stocks in addition to going over key terms, such as calls, puts, strike price, and expiration dates, you will get a crash course in options trading to help you start making money fast. You’ll also find fundamental strategies for trading options, including buying calls and puts, and the risks and rewards associated with each. To build on a solid foundation, the book offers information on technical and fundamental analysis, helping you understand how to evaluate market trends and make informed decisions. Additionally, risk management techniques and the importance of setting trading goals are emphasized to ensure long-term success. By the end of the book, you’ll be confident in your understanding of options trading and be ready to begin your trading journey with a clean and informed strategy.

Options Trading Basics

Build a foundation in options trading, from key terms to analysis and risk management.

Come here for

  • Clear explanations of calls, puts, strike prices, and expiration dates
  • Buying calls and puts, with their risks and rewards

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  • Technical and fundamental analysis for evaluating market trends
  • Risk management techniques and the importance of setting trading goals

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Options100%
Investment & Trading Strategies61%

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Publisher categories

  • Options
  • Investment & Trading Strategies
  • Investing (Personal)
Authors
James Royal PhD
Publisher
Adams Media
Published
July 22, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Options