"Volatile Markets Made Easy is not just a book; it is a full course of instruction. This is an incredible piece of work." --Ned W. Bennett, CEO/Cofounder, optionsXpress, Inc. "I highly recommend Guy Cohen's Volatile Markets Made Easy, which introduces to the world his simple approach utilizing flag chart patterns to capitalize on trending stocks. Guy's combination of clear explanations and lavishly detailed follow-throughs of trade examples cogently demonstrates how to deploy several simple, option-based strategies to make consistent money with one of the most reliable stock chart patterns--while strictly limiting risk with sound money management techniques. Add this one to your shelf." --John Brasher, CallWriter.com The Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Making Profits in Volatile Markets * Earn big returns as you systematically cherry pick the best trades while minimizing your risk * Execute a simple trading plan that leverages your profits in volatile markets * By the international best-selling author of Options Made Easy and The Bible of Options Strategies Markets are more volatile than ever. That terrifies many investors. But it shouldn't terrify you. Smart investors know how to feast on volatility. That's because they've learned proven trading strategies designed specifically to profit from rapid market shifts. In Volatile Markets Made Easy, investing expert Guy Cohen teaches you exactly how to trade these strategies, using his renowned plain English!

About the Author

Guy Cohen is the creator of Flag-Trader, OptionEasy, and Illuminati-Trader. Guy is also the author of Options Made Easy, The Bible of Options Strategies, and has extensive experience in the options and stock markets. Specializing in trading applications, Guy has developed comprehensive trading and training models, all expressly designed for maximum user-friendliness. An entertaining speaker, Guy has an MBA (Finance) from City University Cass Business School, London. For more information, go to www.flag-trader.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword ... xiii Acknowledgments ... xiv About the Author ... xv Preface ... xvii chapter 1 Introduction to Options ... 1 chapter 2 Trends and Flags ... 27 chapter 3 Options and the Greeks ... 57 chapter 4 Straddles and Strangles ... 93 chapter 5 Ratio Backspreads ... 135 chapter 6 Diagonal Spreads ... 175 chapter 7 The Practical Way to Trade Volatility ... 229 chapter 8 The Science of Volatility ... 243 chapter 9 Trading Plans and Putting It All Together ... 267 appendix I Strategy Table ... 297 appendix II Glossary ... 309 Index ... 323