Options for Swing Trading

Introduction: Problems of Risk in Most Trading Systems 1. Options: Trading Basics 2. Swing Trading: The Basics 3. Dangerous Waters: Risk Inherent in Comprehensive Swing-Based Strategies 4. Marginal Potential: Leverage Limitations in Swing Trading with Stock 5. Elegant Solutions: Options to Address the Risk and Leverage Issues 6. In and Out: Entry and Exit Criteria for Swing Trading 7. Powerful Timing Tools: Expanding Swing Signals with Candlestick Reversals 8. Flexing Your Muscle: The Power of Options Close to Expiration 9. Swings Maximized: Timing the Swing with Ex-dividend Date 10. Strategy # 1: Long Option Approach, a Basic Solution 11. Strategy # 2: Long/Short Call Strategy, Uncovered Short Side 12. Strategy # 3: Long/Short Call Strategy, Covered Short Side 13. Strategy # 4: Long/Short Call Strategy, Ratio Writing on the Short Side 14. Strategy # 5: Long/Short Put Strategy 15. Strategy # 6: Short Option Strategy 16. Strategy # 7: Synthetic Option Positions Strategy 17. Strategy # 8: Multiple Contracts and Weighting with Ratio Calendar Spreads 18. Strategy # 9: Expanded Iron Butterfly Swing Trading Epilogue - The Big Picture: Swing Trading and Your Portfolio End Notes