Mark Larson is a seasoned trader, weekly writer for Incometrader.com, and educator who has been actively trading the markets since 1998. His courses on technical analysis and the use of technical indicators are sought after by many traders. His simple trading skills have helped thousands of investors of all types make money during an up, down, or sideways market. His best selling DVD courses include The Complete Guide to -Technical -Indicators, 12 Simple Indicators That Really Work, and his best selling books include Technical Charting for Profits and Trade Stocks Online. With the use of technical indicators, Mark was able to warn investors of the last bear market correction that occurred in 2000, and again warns investors to be careful of the next up and coming correction. One of Mark's coined -phrases has always been that the key to success is knowing when to buy and when to sell, which can only be done with the use of technical indicators. Mark is the founder of Rolling Along Investments and an instructor for -Investools. He travels throughout the country teaching others how to become independent investors by using both technical indicators and options. He -attributes most of his skills and success to his very successful mentors Mike D. Coval and Stacy G. Acevedo.

Big Money, Less Risk: Trade Options will put the income boosting power of strategies like writing covered calls, selling naked put options, and placing vertical spread trades or iron condors in your hands. Mark Larson has become one of the most sought after trading educators because of his ability to make once elusive investment approaches accessible to every trader.
Success in the stock market is determined by consistently making money every month, not closing your eyes and hoping you can afford to retire. With this book, Larson divulges the secrets to making your money work for you instead of having to work for your money.
Ever dream about making 30% in one month?
Big Money, Less Risk: Trade Options will put the income boosting power of strategies like writing covered calls, selling naked put options, and placing vertical spread trades or iron condors in your hands. Mark Larson has become one of the most sought after trading educators because of his ability to make once elusive investment approaches accessible to every trader.
Success in the stock market is determined by consistently making money every month, not closing your eyes and hoping you can afford to retire. With this book, Larson divulges the secrets to making your money work for you instead of having to work for your money.
Inside you'll learn:
* How to repeatedly make money when the market goes up or down.
* Investment strategies that allow for huge returns with the use of very little money.
* How to purchase good stocks at discount prices.
* How to make significant returns even if you are wrong on the trade.
Larson will alo cover the importance of option pricing, implied volatility, the Greeks such as delta, theta, and gamma, and the probability of your option expiring profitable. Most important, you will get, in plain English, some of his favorite technical indicators and the key to how they will form the basis of your options trading success.

Foreword vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgement xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter One: Pointing the Way with Technical Indicators 1
Chapter Two: An Introduction to Options 47
Chapter Three: It's All Greek To You: Understanding
Delta, Gamma, and Theta 87
Chapter Four: Making The Call: Buying Call Options 101
Chapter Five: You Have It Covered: Covered Calls 129
Chapter Six: Put It Down: Buying Put Options 141
Chapter Seven: Passing It On: Selling Puts 151
Big Money, Less Risk: Trade Options
Chapter Eight: Spreading the Wealth: Vertical Bull Put Spreads 165
Chapter Nine: What's the Spread: Vertical Bear Call Spreads 183
Chapter Ten: Taking Flight with Iron Condors 199
Conclusion 217
Appendix A: Advanced Order Feature on thinkorswim.com 219
Appendix B: Protect Your Assets 221
Glossary 223
Recommended Reading 229