Trading is all about finding an edge? applying it consistently and modifying it when required. Options, unlike any other trading vehicle, help to give you this edge. Author and derivatives trader, Nick Katiforis, admits that options trading has traditionally been left to the professionals but with more and more traders looking for profitable opportunities to trade in all market environments, options are increasing in popularity. And the good news is that you don't have to be a mathematical genius or an expert to trade them. Professional Options Strategies for Private Traders outlines the four core principles of options trading not generally known outside the professional trading arena. Using practical examples, the most successful, tried-and-tested options strategies are covered that take advantage of all market phases, from non-trending flat markets to highly-directional trending markets. In addition, it provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse range of global financial and commodity markets that are accessible to Australian private traders, and shows you, the private trader, how to structure an options trade from start to finish just like a professional