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This book has sold over 250,000 copies and has been in print nearly 20 years. It is the best-selling options book in the U.S., and has been published in audio book, e-book, and translations as well. This new 8th edition completely updates previous editions and keeps readers current on this complex but exciting market.

An easy-to-read and updated guide to the dynamic world of options investing
During the recent market turmoil, option trading volume actually increased, but many are still unsure of the opportunities that options present, simply because they don't fully understand how this market works. With Getting Started in Options, Eighth Edition, authorMichael C. Thomsett looks to change this. In non-technical, easy-to-follow terms, this accessible guidethoroughly demystifies the options markets, distinguishes the imagined risks from the real ones, and arms investors with the facts they need to make more informed decisions.

• Opens with an introduction commenting on the recent market turmoil and the growing importance of options
• Contains new chapters on futures and index options
• Includes sidebar definitions and easy-to-follow examples that anyone can understand

Besides new examples, updated charts, and timely additions to reflect important changes in the markets, this edition also includes discussions on other important options issues, such as: how to calculate options returns; "test run" activities to try out new theories; and much more.