Using Options to Trade Volatile Markets

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Market Insight: Weekly News for Options Traders - 11/17/2008 MARKET UPDATES In This Newsletter: FEATURED ARTICLE: Options Corner: Using Options to Trade Volatile Markets WEEKLY ARTICLES: Weekly Outlook, Volatility Alert and more MAJOR MARKET INDEXES PROFIT IN TODAY'S VOLATILE MARKET: Attend a 2-day seminar Was this e-mail forwarded to you? Become a subscriber to our FREE newsletter. ADVERTISEMENT Why optionsXpress Because we understand what you're looking for in an online broker! Get customized order entry, all levels of investor education, powerful tools, and exceptional customer service! See for yourself! Go to top Options Corner: Using Options to Trade Volatile Markets Currently the Implied Volatility of options is high, making them expensive to buy. The challenge facing option buyers during times like this is how to overcome some of the inflated option pricing. One method to avoid paying too much for volatility and time value is to buy In-The-Money [ITM] options. The further that options are ITM, the less you pay for the volatility and time component of that option and the more you pay for the real or intrinsic value. Click here to continue reading... Ken Paddison Trading Tutors Team Optionetics.com ~ Your Options Education Site Go to top MAJOR INDEXES 11/10/2008 - 11/14/2008   Closing Change %Change NASDAQ (COMPQ) 1,516.85 -130.55 -7.92% DJIA (INDU) 8,497.31 -446.50 -4.99% S&P 500 (SPX) 873.29 -57.37 -6.16% Market Volatility (VIX) 66.31 10.21 18.20% View our complete listing of the indices. Go to top PROFIT IN TODAY'S VOLATILE MARKETS Learn how you can Triple Your Money in 60-90 days...even in this uncertain market! Sign Up for the Optionetics 2 Day Seminar. Nov 23-24, 2008 Chicaho, IL Nov 23-24, 2008 Las Vegas, NV Dec 1-2, 2008 Detroit, MI Dec 1-2, 2008 Charleston, SC Dec 1-2, 2008 Washington, DC Dec 7-8, 2008 Atlanta, GA Dec 7-8, 2008 Vancouver, BC Dec 14-15, 2008 Orlando, FL Dec 14-15, 2008 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Dec 14-15, 2008 Dallas, TX Dec 14-15, 2008 Burlingame, CA Jan 4-5, 2008 Los Angeles, CA Jan 4-5, 2008 San Diego, CA Jan 11-12, 2008 Toronto, ON Jan 11-12, 2008 Portland, OR Already a student? Click here to re-attend the Optionetics 2-day Seminar. Sign Up today! Go to top ADVERTISEMENT Wealth Without Worry "Start building a comfortable future today." Learn More Go to top WEEKLY ARTICLES Weekly Outlook: November 17, 2008 Less "Obamaistic" behavior courtesy of a heightened economic concerns sink the bulls to close out the week. Complete Article Economic Watchdog, Nov 17 Manufacturing and inflation data will be the focus of economic reports this week. Complete Article Lessons from My Grandmother, Part III: Taking Charge of Your Life Jack Wong is among the traders who continue to make money even in this kind of volatile market. So how is he doing it? Complete Article Commodities Roundup: Silver James Cordier & Michael Gross take a look at the silver lining in silver's price decline. Complete Article Go to top Indexes & Quotes DOW 8,273.58 -223.73 S&P 500 850.75 -22.54 NASDAQ 1,482.05 -34.80 VIX 69.33 3.02 Highest % Price Increase for Puts Option Symbol Closing Price Change   RAHWL 0.70 0.50 ZWRWD 2.80 1.90 BKWY 0.75 0.50 EQRWF 3.60 2.40 CQNWT 2.20 1.45 Highest % Price Increase for Calls Option Symbol Closing Price Change   WECKI 1.05 0.80 EEVKI 1.00 0.75 ILTKR 0.70 0.50 SKRKJ 1.50 1.05 MZCKI 4.80 3.20 ADVERTISEMENT TELL A FRIEND Know a friend or colleague who might like our newsletter? Forward our newsletter to them! FREE 2-HOUR WORKSHOP Are you ready to take charge of your financial future? Get going today with a FREE 2-hour Optionetics Workshop! 2008 Workshops Nov 16-19, Detroit, MI Nov 16-19, Washington, DC Nov 17-19, Charleston, SC Nov 23-26, Atlanta, GA Nov 23-26, Vancouver, BC Nov 30-Dec 3, Miami, FL Nov 30-Dec 3, Orlando, FL Dec 7-10, Dallas, TX Sign Up today!

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