Download or read book Trading Option Backspreads written by Adam Warner and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook version of the printed book. A backspread is an option spread in which a trader carries a short position in one option series and a greater quantity of long position in another option series. The backspread gives you a two-pronged bet. Since you typically structure them to yield a credit, you win small if the entire trade goes worthless. You also have extra long puts on a put backspread, and extra long calls on a call backspread, so you potentially win big if the underlying stock moves sharply beyond your strike prices. That sounds fantastic, like getting paid to buy a lottery ticket. Alas, you face risks, too. You lose if the underlying stock hovers near the strike price you own or if implied volatility of the options declines while the stock moves into unfavorable territory. Even so, backspreads provide excellent risk/reward characteristics if you want to bet on a move in the underlying stock. In this Investing Short, Adam Warner shows you how.

Download or read book Option Spread Trading written by Russell Rhoads and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to unlocking the power of option spreads When dealing with option spreads your looking to purchase one option in conjunction with the sale of another option. If managed properly, these spreads can provide experienced investors with the potential for large returns without undertaking a great deal of risk. Option Spread Trading provides a comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand explanation of option spreads, and shows you how to select the best spread strategy for any given market outlook. Along the way, author Russell Rhoads discusses spread strategies that can be used to profit from a strong up or down directional move in a stock, a stagnant market, or a highly volatile market. He also details how you can harness the leverage of options to create a low-risk position that provides the potential for a big profit. All manner of spreads are covered, from calendar and horizontal spreads to vertical and diagonal spreads Highlights how you can monitor and adjust an existing spread position and provides tips on how to exit a spread trade Includes exercises and examples to test and reinforce your knowledge of the concepts presented Option spread trading has become increasingly popular with active traders and investors. Gain a better understanding of this powerful approach with Option Spread Trading as your guide.

Download or read book Option Trading Strategies A Precise Book written by The Financial Edits and published by by Mocktime Publication. This book was released on with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Option Trading Strategies - A Precise Book Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Options Trading 1.1 What are Options? 1.2 Why Trade Options? 1.3 Understanding Option Terminology 1.4 Types of Options 2. Basics of Options Trading 2.1 Option Pricing 2.2 Option Greeks 2.3 Basic Option Trading Strategies 2.4 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Options Trading 3. Long Calls 3.1 Overview of Long Calls 3.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Long Calls 3.3 Selecting the Right Long Call 3.4 Exit Strategies for Long Calls 4. Long Puts 4.1 Overview of Long Puts 4.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Long Puts 4.3 Selecting the Right Long Put 4.4 Exit Strategies for Long Puts 5. Covered Calls 5.1 Overview of Covered Calls 5.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Covered Calls 5.3 Selecting the Right Covered Call 5.4 Exit Strategies for Covered Calls 6. Protective Puts 6.1 Overview of Protective Puts 6.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Protective Puts 6.3 Selecting the Right Protective Put 6.4 Exit Strategies for Protective Puts 7. Bull Call Spreads 7.1 Overview of Bull Call Spreads 7.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Bull Call Spreads 7.3 Selecting the Right Bull Call Spread 7.4 Exit Strategies for Bull Call Spreads 8. Bear Put Spreads 8.1 Overview of Bear Put Spreads 8.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Bear Put Spreads 8.3 Selecting the Right Bear Put Spread 8.4 Exit Strategies for Bear Put Spreads 9. Iron Condors 9.1 Overview of Iron Condors 9.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Iron Condors 9.3 Selecting the Right Iron Condor 9.4 Exit Strategies for Iron Condors 10. Straddles and Strangles 10.1 Overview of Straddles and Strangles 10.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Straddles and Strangles 10.3 Selecting the Right Straddle or Strangle 10.4 Exit Strategies for Straddles and Strangles 11. Collars 11.1 Overview of Collars 11.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Collars 11.3 Selecting the Right Collar 11.4 Exit Strategies for Collars 12. Calendar Spreads 12.1 Overview of Calendar Spreads 12.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Calendar Spreads 12.3 Selecting the Right Calendar Spread 12.4 Exit Strategies for Calendar Spreads 13. Diagonal Spreads 13.1 Overview of Diagonal Spreads 13.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Diagonal Spreads 13.3 Selecting the Right Diagonal Spread 13.4 Exit Strategies for Diagonal Spreads 14. Butterfly Spreads 14.1 Overview of Butterfly Spreads 14.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Butterfly Spreads 14.3 Selecting the Right Butterfly Spread 14.4 Exit Strategies for Butterfly Spreads 15. Iron Butterflies 15.1 Overview of Iron Butterflies 15.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Iron Butterflies 15.3 Selecting the Right Iron Butterfly 15.4 Exit Strategies for Iron Butterflies 16. Ratio Spreads 16.1 Overview of Ratio Spreads 16.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Ratio Spreads 16.3 Selecting the Right Ratio Spread 16.4 Exit Strategies for Ratio Spreads 17. Backspreads 17.1 Overview of Backspreads 17.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Backspreads 17.3 Selecting the Right Backspread 17.4 Exit Strategies for Backspreads 18. Trading Volatility with Options 18.1 Understanding Implied Volatility 18.2 Trading Strategies Based on Implied Volatility 18.3 Historical Volatility Trading Strategies 19. Trading Options on Futures 19.1 Overview of Trading Options on Futures 19.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Trading Options on Futures 19.3 Selecting the Right Options on Futures 19.4 Exit Strategies for Options on Futures 20. Options Trading Psychology 20.1 Common Psychological Biases in Options Trading 20.2 Strategies to Manage Psychological Biases 20.3 Developing a Winning Mindset in Options Trading 21. Options Trading Risk Management 21.1 Understanding Options Trading Risks 21.2 Risk Management Strategies 21.3 Importance of Position Sizing in Options Trading 22. Advanced Options Trading Strategies 22.1 Spread Trading Strategies 22.2 Ratio Trading Strategies 22.3 Butterfly Trading Strategies 22.4 Iron Condor Trading Strategies 22.5 Selecting the Right Advanced Trading Strategies 22.6 Exit Strategies for Advanced Trading Strategies

Download or read book The Option Trader Handbook written by George Jabbour and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-06-03 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies, tools, and proven solutions for minimizing risk and volatility in option trading The Option Trader Handbook helps readers better understand trade management by providing a thorough compilation of the numerous trade adjustments, hedges, and enhancements that can be made to stock or option positions using derivatives. Dr. George Jabbour is the Director of the Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Program at The George Washington University as well as a professor of derivatives, financial engineering and investments. Dr. Jabbour has published various articles in professional financial journals and regularly speaks at conferences in the United States and abroad regarding option pricing models, financial management, and risk management. He also is a managing director of Global Asset Investments, LLC, an asset management and derivative consulting firm, and CEO of Global Finance Associates, Inc., a financial training, consulting and research company. Dr. Jabbour regularly conducts seminars in option trading and valuation, and is a very active equity and derivative trader. Philip Budwick has a law degree and a Master of Science in Finance and frequently writes articles on option trading strategies and investments. Mr. Budwick is a managing director of Global Asset Investments, LLC and a managing member of Budwick InvestmentGroup, LLC, an option trading and investment software firm. He also conducts discussion groups and offers option investment training through Option Trading Coach, LLC and is an active option and stock trader.

Download or read book The Bible of Options Strategies written by Guy Cohen and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2005-04-07 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Guy Cohen is the master when it comes to taming the complexities of options. From buying calls and puts to iron butterflies and condors, Guy explains these strategies in a clear and concise manner that options traders of any level can understand. His chapter on options and taxes is especially welcomed (and needed). The Bible of Options Strategies is a straightforward, easy-to-use reference work that should occupy a space on any options trader's bookshelf." –Bernie Schaeffer, Chairman and CEO, Schaeffer's Investment Research, Inc. "The author delivers clarity, insight and perception making learning about options a joy, and practicing the art of making money that much easier: truly a bible from a guru." –Alpesh B. Patel, Author and Financial Times Columnist "Guy Cohen truly makes learning about options easy in this fact-filled guide. Bullet points make for a quick and enlightened read, getting to the heart of what you really need to know about each options strategy. This book is a must for any serious trader's library." –Price Headley, Founder, BigTrends.com Pick the right options strategies...implement them step-by-step...maximize your profits! Introducing today's first and only comprehensive reference to contemporary options trading! OptionEasy creator Guy Cohen identifies today's popular strategies...and tells you exactly how and when to use each one and what hazards to look out for! It's all here.... Basic Strategies including Buying and shorting shares, calls, and puts. Income Strategies including Covered Call, Naked Put, Bull Put Spread, Bear Call Spread, Long Iron Butterfly, Long Iron Condor, Calendar Call, Diagonal Call... Vertical Spreads including Bull Call Spread, Bull Put Spread, Bear Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Ladders... Volatility Strategies including Straddle, Strangle, Guts, Short Butterflies, Short Condors... Sideways Strategies including Short Straddle, Short Strangle, Short Guts, Long Butterflies, Long Condors... Leveraged Strategies including Call Ratio Backspread, Put Ratio Backspread, Ratio Spreads... Synthetic Strategies including Collar, Synthetic Call, Synthetic Put, Synthetic Straddles, Synthetic Futures, Combos, Box Spread... ...and many more strategies... Plus essential tax-saving information, and more! No other book presents this much authoritative, current information on options trading strategies Covers all of today's best income, volatility, leveraged, synthetic, and sideways market strategies Discover why each strategy works, when it's appropriate, and how to use it—step by step Includes a full chapter on tax issues associated with options strategies By Guy Cohen, whose OptionEasy application has helped thousands of traders achieve breakthrough results! The Bible of Options Strategies is the definitive reference to contemporary options trading: the one book you need by your side whenever you trade. Options expert Guy Cohen systematically presents today's most effective strategies for trading options: how and why they work, when they're appropriate, when they're inappropriate, and how to use each one responsibly and with confidence. The only reference of its kind, this book will help you identify and implement the optimal strategy for every opportunity, trading environment, and goal. © Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

Download or read book The Mathematics of Options Trading written by C.B. Reehl and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-02-24 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mathematics of Options Trading shows options traders how to improve their overall trading performance by first understanding and harnessing options mathematics. This detailed manual introduces the math needed to understand options and how they work and provides step-by-step instructions on how to use that math to analyze intended trades before committing capital. Traders learn how to use moving averages, curve fitting, extreme values, skewness, and other techniques to augment trading profits. The valuable accompanying CD-ROM contains programs for analyzing opportunities using several strategies, creating spreadsheets, and more.

Download or read book Trading Option Greeks written by Dan Passarelli and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-13 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veteran options trader Dan Passarelli explains a new methodology for option trading and valuation. With an introduction to option basics as well as chapters on all types of spreads, put-call parity and synthetic options, trading volatility and studying volatility charts, and advanced option trading, Trading Option Greeks holds pertinent new information on how more accurate pricing can drive profit. Most options traders focus on strategies such as covered calls, vertical spreads, butterflies and condors, and so on. But traders often don't know how to use the "greeks"—the five factors that influence an option's price—to trade more effectively. The "greeks" (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, Rho) are tools to measure minute changes in an option's price based on corresponding changes in: Interest rates Time to expiration Price changes in the underlying security Volatility Dividends Using the greeks can lead to more accurate pricing information that will alert an option trader to mispriced derivatives that can be exploited for profit. In straightforward language and making use of charts and examples, Passarelli explains how to use the greeks to be a better options trader.

Download or read book Profiting from Weekly Options written by Robert J. Seifert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generate consistent income with a smart weekly options strategy Profiting From Weekly Options is a clear, practical guide to earning consistent income from trading options. Rather than confuse readers with complex math formulas, this book concentrates on the process of consistently profiting from weekly option serials by utilizing a series of simple trades. Backed by the author's thirty years of experience as a professional option trader and market maker, these ideas and techniques allow active individual traders and investors to generate regular income while mitigating risk. Readers will learn the fundamental mechanisms that drive weekly options, the market forces that affect them, and the analysis techniques that help them manage trades. Weekly options are structured like conventional monthly options, but they expire each week. Interest has surged since their inception three years ago, and currently accounts for up to thirty percent of total option volume, traded on all major indices as well as high volume stocks and ETFs. This book is a guide to using weekly options efficiently and effectively as income-generating investments, with practical guidance and expert advice on strategy and implementation. Discover the cycles and market dynamics at work Learn essential fundamental and technical analysis techniques Understand the option trading lexicon and lifecycle Gain confidence in managing trades and mitigating risk Weekly options can be integrated with any existing options strategy, but they are particularly conducive to credit spread strategies and short-term trades based on technical patterns. For investors looking for an easy-in/easy-out method of generating consistent income, Profiting From Weekly Options provides the wisdom of experience with practical, actionable advice.

Download or read book Option Spread Strategies written by Anthony J. Saliba and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-05-20 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spread trading—trading complex, multi-leg structures--is the new frontier for the individual options trader. This book covers spread strategies, both of the limited-risk and unlimited-risk varieties, and how and when to use them. All eight of the multi-leg strategies are here: the covered-write, verticals, collars and reverse-collars, straddles and strangles, butterflies, calendar spreads, ratio spreads, and backspreads. Vocabulary, exercises and quizzes are included throughout the book to reinforce lessons. Saliba, Corona, and Johnson are the authors of Option Strategies for Directionless Markets.

Download or read book Options Trading For Dummies written by Joe Duarte and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to boosting your portfolio, you’ve got options! Looking for a new way to flex your investing muscle? Look no further! Options Trading For Dummies offers trusted guidance for anyone ready to jump into the versatile, rewarding world of stock options. And just what are your options options? This book breaks down the most common types of options contracts, helping you select the right strategy for your needs. Learn all about the risk-reward structure of options trading and reduce your risk through smart mixing and matching. Today’s markets are more topsy turvy than ever before, but there is also more potential for everyday investors like you to profit, regardless of economic conditions. Options are great for broadening your retirement portfolio or earning a little extra scratch through shorter-term positions. Options Trading For Dummies is your plain-English resource for learning how! Demystify the world of options contracts and how to trade them, including index, equity, and ETF options Use technical analysis to create a solid trading strategy that limits your risk Protect your assets and avoid the pitfalls common to first-time options traders Learn about covered calls, butterfly positions, and other techniques that can enhance your gains Thinking of trading options, but not sure where to start? This latest edition of Options Trading For Dummies provides you with step-by-step advice for boosting your income under today’s market conditions.

Download or read book Volatile Markets Made Easy written by Guy Cohen and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2009-05-08 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Markets are more volatile than ever. That terrifies many investors, but it shouldn’t terrify you. Smart investors know how to feast on volatility. That’s because they’ve learned proven trading strategies designed specifically to profit from rapid market shifts. In Volatile Markets Made Easy: Trading Stocks and Options for Increased Profits, investing expert Guy Cohen teaches you how to earn big returns by systematically cherry picking the best trades while minimizing risk, and execute a simple trading plan that leverages your profits in volatile markets. "Volatile Markets Made Easy is not just a book; it is a full course of instruction. This is an incredible piece of work." —Ned W. Bennett, CEO/Cofounder, optionsXpress, Inc. "I highly recommend Guy Cohen’s Volatile Markets Made Easy, which introduces to the world his simple approach utilizing flag chart patterns to capitalize on trending stocks. Guy’s combination of clear explanations and lavishly detailed follow-throughs of trade examples cogently demonstrates how to deploy several simple, option-based strategies to make consistent money with one of the most reliable stock chart patterns—while strictly limiting risk with sound money management techniques. Add this one to your shelf." —John Brasher, CallWriter.com

Download or read book Trading Stock Options written by Brian Burns and published by . This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Trading Stock Options, experienced option trader Brian Burns, explains the basics of stock options and shows you how to trade the most successful option strategies. As you begin your journey on the option path, you'll have the luxury of real-life trade examples to show you the way. The diagrams and charts help turn the complex world of options into easy to visualize and simple to understand strategies that even the most novice of traders can utilize. Trading Stock Options will show you how you can use options to: * Get paid to buy and sell your favorite stock * Purchase stocks for less than their current price * Buy insurance on stocks in your portfolio * Profit when stocks lose value * Perform short-term trades with less money than trading the stock From the Introduction "Through my experiences with option trading, I have tried almost every strategy I could find. In this book, I will be discussing the strategies that I use the most and feel are the best available. I will take you through a number of actual trades as they occurred and show you what I did right and what I did wrong. I will also show you plenty of theoretical examples of how the strategies work and what factors will influence which strategy is the best for whatever situation the market throws in front of you. In 2007 I was the first place finisher in the Zacks.com 4th Quarter 2007 options trading contest with a return of 212%. It hasn't always been pretty but I have used both my gains and my losses to learn, both of which I'll be discussing with you." From the Back Cover "Many traders and investors dismiss stock options as either too complex or too risky. But did you know that options can be easily understood and the risk easily managed? This book will show you the basics of stock options in easy to understand terminology. You will be able to read option quotes with ease, get an option enabled trading account, and trade basic option strategies in no time."

Download or read book The Complete Book of Option Spreads and Combinations written by Scott Nations and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a handle on option spreads to hike profit and squash loss The Complete Book of Option Spreads and Combinations is the definitive educational resource and reference guide for using option spreads and other common sense option strategies. This useful guide shows readers how to select the right strategy for their market outlook and risk/reward comfort level by describing the inner workings of each strategy and how they are affected by underlying market movements, implied volatility, and time decay. Even more importantly, readers will understand where each strategy performs well, and the market conditions where each should be avoided. Once the proper strategy is selected, readers will learn how to identify the best options to use based on "moneyness" and time to expiration. The companion website features tools including an option pricing tool and implied volatility calculator to help all traders implement these concepts effectively. There are many different types of spreads, and while less risky than other option strategies in general, they are more complex, with more variables to monitor. This guide serves as a handbook for the trader wanting to exploit options to the greatest possible benefit. Generate monthly income by selling covered strangles Use call spreads to recover from a losing stock position Protect an existing stock position using put diagonals Discover the best strategies for directional market plays Option spreads are a great tool for traders who would rather be an option seller but who need to limit their risk. The Complete Book of Option Spreads and Combinations identifies those strategies that benefit from option erosion but that limit risk. If managed properly, spreads can provide both novice and experienced investors with the potential for a large return while limiting risk. Electronic trading platforms and reduced brokerage commissions have increased option spread trading, which should occupy a spot in every savvy investor's toolkit. Comprehensive and authoritative, The Complete Book of Option Spreads and Combinations provides a valuable manual and lasting reference.

Download or read book Options for the Beginner and Beyond written by W. Edward Olmstead and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2006-03-20 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief, carefully paced lessons on options and trading strategies using verbal definitions and many trading examples for clarification. Each lesson builds on the one preceding it and explains options in plain English, from start to finish. Step-by-step coverage of controlling risk, protecting your investments -- even advanced strategies other introductory books ignore! Authored by Dr. W. Edward Olmstead, contributing editor to The Spear Report and editor of The Options Professor newsletter.

Download or read book Advanced Option Trading written by Sankar Srinivasan and published by Srinivasan Sankara Narayanan. This book was released on 2023-07-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Advamced Option Trading" is your go-to guide, perfect for both beginners and seasoned traders. This easy-to-understand book demystifies the complexities of options trading, offering practical strategies to boost your confidence in the market. We focus on simplicity, making sure you grasp crucial concepts like call options, put options, risk management, and technical analysis. Dive into a wealth of strategies suited for various market conditions—whether it's a bullish, bearish, or neutral outlook. Learn the ins and outs of buying calls and puts, selling covered calls, creating vertical spreads, and executing straddles and strangles. Our step-by-step instructions, paired with clear entry and exit points, empower you to maximize profits while effectively managing risk. Take your trading to the next level by incorporating technical and fundamental analysis. Uncover popular technical indicators, spot support and resistance levels, and analyze chart patterns. Evaluate company fundamentals, review financial statements, and leverage industry trends to make well-informed trading decisions. Recognizing the role of emotions and psychology in successful trading, our book offers valuable guidance on managing fear, greed, and maintaining discipline. Develop a resilient mindset to confidently navigate the challenges of options trading. Packed with real-life examples, case studies, and practical tips, "Advanced Option Trading" equips you with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed for success. Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced trader, this book will elevate your options trading skills. Written by Sankar Srinivasan, a Certified Market Professional with over 20 years of experience at the National Stock Exchange of India.

Download or read book Options Trading written by Matthew Maybury and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How To Make Money With Options Trading Today! In this book I'll teach you the basics of options trading, including vocabulary terms, the basic bullish and bearish strategies, the neutral strategies and the volatile strategies.We'll also discuss margin requirements, spreads, straddles, puts, calls, exit strategies and entry points. We advise upon risk management and keeping your capital account safe.Furthermore you'll learn the basics of entering a trade, calculating the maximum profit and the maximum loss, and how to figure the profit from a trade. We'll discuss the brokerage requirements for margin trades.Finally we will detail information about rescuing a stock to move it to the breakeven point, free trades that incorporate the entry fees in the Puts and Sells, and tips and strategies from experienced traders willing to share their wisdom. What you'll learn in this book: What is a bullish trade and why do we want those trades? Bull Call Spread Bull Put Spread Covered Call Out-of-the-money Covered Call Covered Call in-the-money Married Put Long Synthetic Put-Call Parity What is Bearish and why do I want to trade bearish? Covered Put Bull Ratio Spread Put Backspread What is a Neutral trade? What does non-volatile mean? Call Ratio Spread Long Iron Butterfly Short Iron Butterfly Common Mistakes to Avoid Option Strategy Rules, Tips and Notes Stock Repair Strategy Winning Strategies in the Option World And much, much more! This is the ultimate guide for beginner, intermediate and advanced traders to make a lot of money with options trading. Take Action Now By Clicking The BUY NOW Button At The Top Of This Page

Download or read book Option Trading Loss Recovery Strategies written by Michael C. Thomsett and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How options can help you recover losses in stock investments you still want to keep. In volatile markets, inevitable paper losses tie up capital and prevent you from moving ahead. So what do you do? Do you just wait and hope the market price rebounds? Do you cut your losses and move your cash to more promising stocks? Or are there other choices? If you still consider the company a worthwhile investment, you can use options as part of a recovery strategy.