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Revived Demand in U.S. for Improved 21st Century Options Trading Tools Drives This Successful Entrepreneur from Down Under!

Learn more about Andrew Evans, Founder of Optioneer Trading, and find out how the frustration over inconsistent results with his own options trades lead him on a five year quest of analyzing, testing and refining a sound methodology of trading and easy-to-use software tool to secure more consistent results over time.

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Do Option Sellers Have a Trading Edge?

John Summa, CTA, PhD and Founder of OptionNerd.com explores three key patterns that emerge from a recent Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) study:

  1. on average, three out of every four options held to expiration end up worthless;
  2. the share of puts and calls that expired worthless is influenced by the primary trend of the underlying; and
  3. option sellers still come out ahead even when the seller is going against the trend.

The data presented encourages traders to develop a selling strategy as a primary approach to trading options.

Download Article as published by Investopedia (599 KB PDF)

 


A Guide to Understanding Opportunities and Risks in Futures Trading

The National Futures Association (NFA) provides investors considering futures trading information and questions you should ask before making any investment you are considering including but no limited to:

  • Information about the investment itself and the risks involved.
  • How readily your investment or position can be liquidated when such action is necessary or desired.
  • Who the other market participants are.
  • Alternative methods of investing.
  • How prices are arrived at.
  • The costs of trading, including commission charges.
  • How gains and losses are realized.
  • What forms of regulation and investor protection exist.
  • The experience, integrity and track record of your broker or advisor.
  • The financial condition of the firm with which you are trading.

Download NFA Article (110 KB PDF)

 


Optioneer Trading Insights

This quarter's publication features:

  • Trading Discipline
    Learn the trade exists discipline necessary to be successful in the long run.
  • Seasonal Strategy
    Better mange your risk using seasonal strategies designed for success.
  • Index Spotlight: Russell 2000 Mini
  • Client Focus: Ray Jordan
    Discover how 65 year old retired State Farm agent Ray Jordan has been successful using the Optioneer Trading strategy.

Download Publication (722 KB PDF)

 
Featured Training Seminars

Register today for a free training course that will teach you the skills and disciplines needed to successfully implement the Optioneer methodology. These courses cover the basics of option trading including how to:

  • set and monitor a live trade using the Optioneer web-based solution
  • manage market risk
  • apply exit strategies
  • setup and fund your account and begin trading

There are live and online training seminars to choose from. View the classes and register to attend.



Industry Monthlies

OIC: Options Central

The spring edition of The Options Industry Council features: Developing a Trading Strategy, by Steve Meizinger, director of Education at the International Securities Exchange. As many investors are looking for an opportunity to protect themselves from the uncertain economy and financial markets, Meizinger explores options; how they are used, and the importance of developing a trading plan prior to entering the market.

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CME GROUP: Monthly Stock Index Update, August

A Global Trading Summary of Stock Index Futures and Options

Download Report (300 KB PDF)

The risk of loss in trading commodity futures and options can be substantial. Before trading, you should carefully consider your financial position to determine if futures trading is appropriate. When trading futures and/or options, it is possible to lose the full balance of your account. It is also possible to lose more than your initial deposit when trading futures and/or granting/writing options. As a result, selling/writing "uncovered" options exposes the seller/writer to the possibility of margin calls and virtually unlimited risk. All funds committed should be purely risk capital. Past performance is no guarantee of future trading results. Member of the National Futures Association
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