Options for Swing Trading

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