GEORGE A. FONTANILLS, who received his MBA from the prestigious Harvard Business School, is the cofounder and President Emeritus of Optionetics, the world leader in options education, with offices around the globe specializing in teaching high-profit, low-risk, low-stress options trading strategies (www.optionetics.com). Additionally, George's reputation as "the dean of options trading" has led to numerous guest appearances on television and radio shows across the country. A retired hedge fund manager, he has written and cowritten many books on trading, including Trade Options Online, The Stock Market Course, and The Volatility Course, all published by Wiley.

Use this invaluable tool to gain a competitive edge and avert bad investment decisions.
Well-known options strategist and instructor George Fontanills has updated his time-tested and bestselling book, The Options Course. The new edition improves and expands upon the original to help you avoid some common and costly options mistakes. The systematic, step-by-step approach, covers everything from basic concepts to sophisticated techniques and is designed for investors at all levels of experience.

Preface.
Acknowledgements.
About the Author.
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Options Trading: A Primer.
Chapter 2: The Big Picture.
Chapter 3: Option Basics.
Chapter 4: Basic Trading Strategies.
Chapter 5: Introducing Vertical Spreads.
Chapter 6: Demystifying Delta.
Chapter 7: The Other Greeks.
Chapter 8: Straddles, Strangles and Synthetics.&
Chapter 9: Advanced Delta Neutral Strategies.&
Chapter 10: Trading Techniques for Range-Bound Markets.
Chapter 11: Increasing Your Profits with Adjustments.
Chapter 12: Choosing the Right Broker.
Chapter 13: Processing Your Trade.
Chapter 14: Margin and Risk.
Chapter 15: A Short Course in Economic Analyses.
Chapter 16: Mastering the Market.
Chapter 17: How to Spot Explosive Opportunities.
Chapter 18: Tools of the Trade.
Chapter 19: Final Summay.
Appendix A: Trading Resources.
Appendix B: Important Charts and Tables.
Appendix C: Strategy Reviews.
Appendix D: Success Guides.
Glossary.
Index.