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Strategies & Market Trends : The Covered Calls for Dummies Thread -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: netwatcher who wrote (2888)	11/5/2001 12:16:23 PM
From: JohnM	Respond to of 5205

I've seen "Options as a Strategic Investment" and "Macmillan on Options" both by MacMillan recommended on this thread. Anyone have a suggestion as to the best one since they are both pricey? McMillan on options is an easier read; consists of a good many stories on options trading. The Strategic Investment book is the bible of options. If I were you and could buy only one, I recommend Strategic Investment. But be prepared to turn the pages slowly. And don't expect him to provide motivation with his prose. You gotta do the work yourself. John

To: netwatcher who wrote (2888)	11/5/2001 12:17:02 PM
From: Kayaker	Respond to of 5205

I've seen "Options as a Strategic Investment" and "Macmillan on Options" both by MacMillan recommended on this thread. Anyone have a suggestion as to the best one since they are both pricey? Not sure what you mean by "best one"? I have both books. If you're trying to learn about options and various options strategies, you want "Options as a Strategic Investment". IMHO it's the #1 options reference and often regarded as the options "Bible". "Macmillan on Options" is not a comprehensive options book; it covers selected topics and "the application of options to actual trading situations"; some futures and index options discussion, plus many stories from his personal experience. IMO I would buy "Options as a Strategic Investment" first and "Macmillan on Options" if you want more reading. I have 7 options books. If I were buying only one, it would be "Options as a Strategic Investment".