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• catalog abstract "Annotation LEAPS--What They Are, and How to Use Them to Enhance the Performance of Your Investment PortfolioLEAPS--Long-termEquityAnticiPationSecurities--have become increasingly popular vehicles for investors looking to combine the advantages of option investing with the security of a longer timeframe. But the investment press hasn't kept pace with the investing public in recognizing their popularity. Understanding LEAPSaddresses that disparity by providing a practical, technique-oriented guidebook to the "what, when, where, why, and how" of this surprisingly versatile security. From a clear explanation of what LEAPS are to examples of advanced strategies including spreads, straddles, collars, and more, this step-by-step book covers:Similarities--and key differences--between options and LEAPS, and the underlying stockMarket-tested examples of techniques that work, those that don't, and whyAdvanced topics including options pricing, volatility, and tax implicationsLittleheralded at their introduction in 1990, LEAPS have grown to become one of the market's most adaptable vehicles for increasing gains, limiting losses, and protecting profits. Discover the reasons why, and how you can seamlessly incorporate LEAPS into your own portfolio, with the straightforward and technique-filledUnderstanding LEAPS."There are many similarities between 'regular' options and LEAPS. But there are differences, both in some of the theoretical aspects and in their applications. With the benefit of more than ten years of hindsight, we have concluded that LEAPS work best with certain strategies, and maybe not so well with others."Our goal in this book was to concentrate on practical applications ..."--The IntroductionBy concentrating on practical applications while providing the nontechnical fundamentals necessary for a complete understanding of its subject, Understanding LEAPSbecomes that rare investing book that satisfies both the cautious, long-term investor and the finger-on-the-trigger trader. Today's most comprehensive and up-to-date handbook on understanding and using LEAPS, it describes:Puts and calls, the building blocks of both options and LEAPSProven strategies for both investors and traders to profit from LEAPS"Repair" strategies for reducing a stock's breakeven point without incurring additional riskIn addition, Understanding LEAPSfeatures an entire section devoted to Index LEAPS, the innovative hybrid that has become a favorite of both individual and institutional investors. It discusses the reduced volatility of indexes versus individual equities, techniques for comparing the suitability of different LEAPS positions, futures contracts that may yield important clues concerning impending index movements, and more. For investors and traders looking for both complete understanding and fingertip reference on the powerful benefits of Index LEAPS, this section alone is worth many times the price of the book. LEAPS remain one of today's most misunderstood and underutilized securities. But judging from their rapidly growing acceptance among a wide variety of traders and investors, along with their ability to both augment portfolio income and shield investors from the whipsaw changes of today's market, they are destined to become a common component of any well diversified portfolio. Find out why, and how you can take full advantage of this adaptable and easy-to-understand vehicle, inUnderstanding LEAPS.".
• catalog contributor b12962616.
• catalog contributor b12962617.
• catalog created "c2003.".
• catalog date "2003".
• catalog date "c2003.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "c2003.".
• catalog description "Annotation".
• catalog description "From a clear explanation of what LEAPS are to examples of advanced strategies including spreads, straddles, collars, and more, this step-by-step book covers:Similarities--and key differences--between options and LEAPS, and the underlying stockMarket-tested examples of techniques that work, those that don't, and whyAdvanced topics including options pricing, volatility, and tax implicationsLittleheralded at their introduction in 1990, LEAPS have grown to become one of the market's most adaptable vehicles for increasing gains, limiting losses, and protecting profits. Discover the reasons why, and how you can seamlessly incorporate LEAPS into your own portfolio, with the straightforward and technique-filledUnderstanding LEAPS."There are many similarities between 'regular' options and LEAPS. But there are differences, both in some of the theoretical aspects and in their applications. ".
• catalog description "LEAPS remain one of today's most misunderstood and underutilized securities. But judging from their rapidly growing acceptance among a wide variety of traders and investors, along with their ability to both augment portfolio income and shield investors from the whipsaw changes of today's market, they are destined to become a common component of any well diversified portfolio. Find out why, and how you can take full advantage of this adaptable and easy-to-understand vehicle, inUnderstanding LEAPS.".
• catalog description "LEAPS--What They Are, and How to Use Them to Enhance the Performance of Your Investment PortfolioLEAPS--Long-termEquityAnticiPationSecurities--have become increasingly popular vehicles for investors looking to combine the advantages of option investing with the security of a longer timeframe. But the investment press hasn't kept pace with the investing public in recognizing their popularity. Understanding LEAPSaddresses that disparity by providing a practical, technique-oriented guidebook to the "what, when, where, why, and how" of this surprisingly versatile security. ".
• catalog description "Options basics -- The four basic option strategies -- LEAPS : how they differ from other options -- Buying LEAPS calls as a trading strategy -- Buying LEAPS calls as an investment strategy -- Diagonal spreads -- Buy stock, buy call ratio spread -- The repair strategy -- Collars -- Covered writing with LEAPS -- Bull and bear spreads -- Synthetic positions -- Other LEAPS strategies -- Trade groups of stocks with LEAPS index options -- Buying LEAPS index calls -- Buying index LEAPS puts for fun and profit -- LEAPS index collars -- LEAPS index options : other things to know -- Option pricing -- Option price behavior -- Volatility -- Overvalued and undervalued options -- Special factors relating to LEAPS and index LEAPS options -- The impact of taxes -- Options and LEAPS in tax-deferred accounts.".
• catalog description "Today's most comprehensive and up-to-date handbook on understanding and using LEAPS, it describes:Puts and calls, the building blocks of both options and LEAPSProven strategies for both investors and traders to profit from LEAPS"Repair" strategies for reducing a stock's breakeven point without incurring additional riskIn addition, Understanding LEAPSfeatures an entire section devoted to Index LEAPS, the innovative hybrid that has become a favorite of both individual and institutional investors. It discusses the reduced volatility of indexes versus individual equities, techniques for comparing the suitability of different LEAPS positions, futures contracts that may yield important clues concerning impending index movements, and more. For investors and traders looking for both complete understanding and fingertip reference on the powerful benefits of Index LEAPS, this section alone is worth many times the price of the book. ".
• catalog description "With the benefit of more than ten years of hindsight, we have concluded that LEAPS work best with certain strategies, and maybe not so well with others."Our goal in this book was to concentrate on practical applications ..."--The IntroductionBy concentrating on practical applications while providing the nontechnical fundamentals necessary for a complete understanding of its subject, Understanding LEAPSbecomes that rare investing book that satisfies both the cautious, long-term investor and the finger-on-the-trigger trader. ".
• catalog extent "xxi, 286 p. :".
• catalog identifier "0071383867 (hc : alk. paper)".
• catalog issued "2003".
• catalog issued "c2003.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "New York : McGraw-Hill,".
• catalog subject "332.63/228 21".
• catalog subject "HG6042 .A453 2003".
• catalog subject "Stock options.".
• catalog tableOfContents "Options basics -- The four basic option strategies -- LEAPS : how they differ from other options -- Buying LEAPS calls as a trading strategy -- Buying LEAPS calls as an investment strategy -- Diagonal spreads -- Buy stock, buy call ratio spread -- The repair strategy -- Collars -- Covered writing with LEAPS -- Bull and bear spreads -- Synthetic positions -- Other LEAPS strategies -- Trade groups of stocks with LEAPS index options -- Buying LEAPS index calls -- Buying index LEAPS puts for fun and profit -- LEAPS index collars -- LEAPS index options : other things to know -- Option pricing -- Option price behavior -- Volatility -- Overvalued and undervalued options -- Special factors relating to LEAPS and index LEAPS options -- The impact of taxes -- Options and LEAPS in tax-deferred accounts.".
• catalog title "Understanding LEAPS : using the most effective option strategies for maximum advantage / Marc Allaire, Marty Kearney.".
• catalog type "text".