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Introduction to Option Volatility & Pricing
The bestselling book "Option Volatility & Pricing" by Sheldon Natenberg has become a widely recognized authority in the option industry. This comprehensive guide to advanced trading strategies and techniques is a must-have for every option trader. The book is often the first resource given to new professional traders to learn the trading strategies and risk management techniques required for success in option markets.
About the Book
The second edition of "Option Volatility & Pricing" is revised, updated, and expanded to cover a wide range of topics, including:
- The foundations of option theory
- Dynamic hedging
- Volatility and directional trading strategies
- Risk analysis
- Position management
- Stock index futures and options
- Volatility contracts
Features
The book offers the following features:
- Clear, concise, and comprehensive coverage of option markets
- Advanced trading strategies and techniques
- Risk management techniques for success in option markets
- Coverage of theoretical pricing models and their application
- Guidance on creating strategies that have the greatest chance of success
Pros
The pros of the book include:
- It is written by a thirty-year trading professional with extensive experience in the option industry
- It is a comprehensive guide that covers a wide range of topics related to option markets
- It provides clear, concise, and easy-to-understand explanations of complex concepts
- It is a valuable resource for both new and experienced traders
- It has received excellent customer reviews, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars
Cons
The cons of the book include:
- It may be too technical for beginners with no prior knowledge of option trading
- It requires a significant amount of time and effort to read and understand the concepts presented
- Some readers may find the book too dense or complex, requiring multiple readings to fully comprehend the material
Book Details
The book is published by McGraw Hill and has the following details:
- Publication date: November 21, 2014
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 592 pages
- ISBN-10: 0071818774
- ISBN-13: 978-0071818773
- Item weight: 1.85 pounds
- Dimensions: 6.2 x 2.1 x 9.2 inches
- Best sellers rank: #16,386 in Books, #6 in Futures Trading, #6 in Options Trading, #49 in Introduction to Investing
Customer Reviews
The book has received excellent customer reviews, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 692 ratings. Customers have praised the book for its comprehensive coverage of option markets, clear explanations of complex concepts, and valuable insights into trading strategies and risk management techniques.

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