More About Currency Options
A Powerful Way to Profit in a Volatile Market: Options Trading 101
by Mike Burnick
I was invited to appear as a guest on CNBC last week for a segment on options trading strategies. The very first question the host asked was, "What are some of the options strategies you are focused on right now?"
I've personally used options trading strategies often in my nearly 20-year career in the investment industry. At times, I've used options to hedge my risk in existing positions, but I have mostly purchased both put and call options outright - making directional bets on individual stocks or market indexes.
In addition to the many options available on popular indexes today, there are also hundreds of exchange traded funds (ETFs) that now offer listed options. These new ETF options give traders more flexibility than ever before. While trading options is more speculative than purchasing mutual funds, ETFs or stocks - it's really not complicated at all - as long as you stick with a simple directional strategy of trading put and call options.
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A New Era in Currency Trading Begins...Today!
by Jack Crooks
When you've been around the investment world as long as I have, you've definitely watched your fair share of new investment fads come and go. Few ever seem to live up to the hype.
Now, whenever I hear someone in the investment industry say, "This is going to 'revolutionize' x, y, or z," I instinctively cover my wallet with both hands.
Needless to say, I rarely buy into the hype. But today is different. At 9:30 a.m. this morning, when the opening bell rang at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, a full lineup of new currency options were opened for business.
And without hesitation, I can say this new development will indeed "revolutionize" this market in a very important way.
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Ask the Expert: How do you Trade Currency Options?
By David Newman
I spend all day, every day, listening to you. On an average day, I speak to about 45 members…discussing everything from the best jurisdiction for a family foundation to register a yacht, to providing a list of international brokers who can purchase the latest Global Mutual Fund Investor recommendation. I love the variety of questions, and even more I like finding out how The Sovereign Society can help you.
Recently, many of you have asked me the best way to understand and trade currency options…so I put your questions to Jack Crooks, the “Einstein of Currencies.”
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