'Today's new technology and affordable software programs arm investors with everything needed to make quick, well-calculated option trading decisions. Steve and Jim, of the highly regarded OptionVue Research team, do an excellent job explaining the strategies and software applications required to make options an integral, winning part of every investment program. No matter what your level of experience - read this first-rate new guide." By Jon 'Dr. J" Najarian, PTI SecuritiesLet the expert education team from OptionVue Research show you why options are the ideal investment opportunity - whether you're an active trader or conservative investor. Focusing on 3 key areas, this compact guide gives you a step-by-step program for using options to.· Speculate in the market for profit· Earn income and enhance your investment returns· Protect your portfolio against temporary declines and balance your market riskTheir powerful 3-step approach offers maximum flexibility for making investment decisions. And, when the risk-balancing benefits of options are combined with the simplicity of today's trading software provides - options become an even safer, more rewarding trading tool.Steve and Jim break down the option trading process into small, digestible pieces. They cover basic to complex strategies for achieving a variety of trading goals with easy-to-follow explanations. The handy 'Visual Position Reference Guide" reinforces, at a glance, every key concept. And, they clearly show how to benefit from the new software available to investors.With each new improvement on the technology side - option trading has become a simpler, more accurate way to increase your chance for sustained success. Now - you can seize every winning opportunity by following the 'simple steps" outlined in this refreshing new work.

Simple Steps to Option Trading Success

Business & Money

Graham, Jim

Lentz, Steve

Investing

Marketplace Books, Inc.

The classic guide for winning at poker is back in print - and better than ever! Praised by poker experts and aficionados for years, Poker, Sex &amp; Dying trained scores of high-stakes champions to play poker better - by learning to 'play" people. The pros swear by Anderson's poker 'Bible." From page one, you'll recognize the character types Anderson identifies - because you've sat across the poker table from them before! Now - face them with confidence, as you use the tips, strategies and player profiles Anderson highlights to beat them in the mind game of poker - time after time. Discover 13 key personality traits that will give you a big advantage in any match. Anderson's simple-talking style helps you unmask your opponents and gain a huge psychological/competitive edge over them, by getting inside their head. You'll learn to read their gestures and movements, unmask their weaknesses and have a clear picture of: · Who they are · What they want · What causes their action · How they bluff · How they tilt · The risk they're willing to take · And the punishment you can give back! Still one of the most influential books on game theory available today, this top guide is a must-read for all players - from novice to veteran. Be the master of every match - when you learn the art of 'Poker, Sex &amp; Dying." Poker player's are raving: 'This is one of my favorite books and favorite titles... the minute I started reading it, I was able to identify traits of people I competed against regularly... I took advantage of my new knowledge and beat one of those people at the final table of a small tournament!" 'The book provides a variety of different personality profiles and discusses how these personality types might perform at the poker table. all serious players should read it."

Poker, Sex, and Dying: Inside the Mind of a Gambler

Humor & Entertainment

Anderson, Juel E.

Puzzles & Games

Help your clients attract and retain high caliber employees with this new, compact reference guide. An ideal educational tool for today's information-hungry and time strapped professional, this book includes an overview of the various compensation plans available, the many features each plan offers, and a summary of how they compare and can be applied to different scenarios.'The Society of Financial Professionals has long been dedicated to the principle of providing ongoing education to the industry. Now, this compelling new guide continues the tradition and the legacy of learning"by Alan R. Ziegler, CEBS, CLU, ChFCPresident, Society of Financial ProfessionalsTo attract and retain top tier employees, employers must craft appealing compensation plans. Individuals need information on the many plans available to determine which will benefit them most when negotiating new contracts. And today's busy financial service professionals need to stay abreast of all the latest plans - so they can advise their clients accordingly.Now, the Society of Financial Professionals has teamed up with tax and compensation planning expert, Lou Shuntich, to bring it all together in one compact volume. This 'one-stop" source provides a concise, to-the-point overview of.· The various plans available.· The significant features of each plan offers.· And a summary of how they compare and can be applied to different scenarios.The compact, easy reference format makes this guide simple to use. Concise, straightforward chapters address the various tax and ERISA issues that must be evaluated, and an easy-reading chart covers the comparison criteria needed to draw sound conclusions.

The Complete Guide to Compensation Planning with Life Insurance

Shuntich, Louis S.

Insurance

Term life insurance. Whole life. Variable and Universal life insurance. The list of choices for insurance products continues to grow - along with the different uses and tax implications associated with each. Despite the dizzying pace of change in the industry, every financial professional must understand the different types of insurance available - and the considerations for purchasing them.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Now - the Society of Financial Professionals teams up with tax and estate planning expert Lou Shuntich to bring you a practical new reference guide that is both compact and comprehensive. Concise and to-the-point, this handbook provides the latest industry information on:· The legal aspects of acquiring and owning a policy· The types of products and contracts available· Simple criteria for evaluating and comparing policies and insurance companies· The tax implications of each product type· Structuring policies, ownership arrangements and beneficiaries for maximum tax and legal benefits - and tips for avoiding traps and pitfalls in the processWhile not an exhaustive account of the industry - it's an excellent primer that covers the key concepts necessary when advising clients or analyzing portfolios and estates. And in keeping with the Society of Financial Professionals' steadfast commitment to providing continuing education to the industry, The Life Insurance Handbook is the perfect learning tool for keeping busy financial professionals and their clients up-to-date.

The Life Insurance Handbook

Reference

Stay on top of your game - and your client's tax shelter options - regardless of changing regulations - with this compact, relevant new guide highlighting the 3 key elements of successful estate planning. Packed with up-to-date information for today's working professional it's also accessible enough to share with your clients. Benefit from years of estate planning expertise, and develop new skills that will allow you to provide superior client service.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------'This compact guide provides relevant, up-to-date information for today's working professional - and is accessible enough for advisor's to share with their clients."By Alan R. Ziegler, CEBS, CLU, ChFC President, Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsStay on top of your game and your client's tax shelter options, regardless of changing regulations. Tax and estate planning expert Lou Shuntich, outlines the latest tax saving solutions that will help minimize estate taxes, provide maximum protection, and leverage client returns.Learn to tackle the 3 key elements of successful estate planning with ease, as Lou's compact reference, guides you through the main steps. His straight-forward approach helps you.· Gain intimate knowledge of the transfer tax laws and the challenges they present.· Become familiar with the available solutions to estate planning problems.· Master the process of analysis in order to identify the challenges and map out the solutions.Benefit from Shuntich's years of legal experience in business insurance and estate planning - and the continued dedication of the Society of Financial Professionals to provide an on-going source of current, high-quality educations - as you develop new skills that will empower you to provide superior client service.

The Estate Planning Today Handbook

Personal Finance

Traders caught at the crossroads of traditional, proven, trading techniques - and new online tools and methods - have struggled to find a way of blending the two together into a unified trading system. Now, the marriage of the methods is complete, and brought into sharp focus in New Frontiers in Fibonacci Trading. This groundbreaking new work combines the foundations of Fibonacci trading with classic charting techniques, modern applications, and cutting edge online analysis tools.Michael has gone beyond his role as 'student" of the markets - becoming a gifted teacher in the process. He has not only mastered traditional charting and timing techniques - he's developed new methods of his own by adopting Fibonacci fundamentals to the online trading arena in which today's trader must operate for maximum advantage. He's broken down his process into an understandable 5-part 'system" which encompasses.- The Building Blocks of Price Action - market structures, retracement patterns and Fibonacci basics- Practical Fibonacci Applications - featuring original new applications explained in simple terms- 'ChartWorks" - a comprehensive charting section featuring indicators, case-study trades, chart-reading tips - and more- Building Good Trading Habits - 3 key steps for making rational, unemotional decisions and maintaining a steady, clear-headed focus throughout the trading day - even when the market is giving off mixed messages- Enthios RealTime - Puts all the pieces together, and introduces new methods that form the core of his own propriety 'Objective Method Trading System"With detailed charts and graphics throughout, each chapter illustrates real trading situations, setups, and solutions. Michael has fused cherished trading concepts and Fibonacci basics with his own experiences in online, real-time trading. The result is a thorough new primer that shows you how to trade with greater success - on a consistent basis.

New Frontiers in Fibonacci Trading: Charting Techniques, Strategies, & Simple Applications

Jardine, Michael

The first book of its kind to explain the Defined Contribution from every angle, and a must-read for every clearing firm, broker-dealer, CPA, mutual fund manager - any advisor involved in the retirement benefit industry. Provides an insightful, inside look at the investment component of the retirement industry, day-to-day processes and how technology has changed the business. See why companies like 401k, ASP, and others are making it required reading for all new hires.Experts are praising . . .The Defined Contribution HandbookAn Inside Guide to Service Providers and Advisors'It's about time someone articulated the inner workings of how mutual funds and investments are really traded. Every bank, clearing firm, and broker-dealer should read this book if they want to understand the detailed nature of this business." - Bert M. Deardorff, First Trust Corp'Everyone in the investment industry should read this book, from mutual fund managers to investment advisors. This book provides an insightful inside look at the investment component of the retirement industry."- Karl Tourville, Managing Partner,Galliard Capital Management'Keith has a 360 degree view of the industry, which makes his work as a strategy consultant extremely valuable. He's been an early advocate of Business Process Outsourcing for defined contribution, and this book will help TPA's understand the importance of adapting their strategies to this new business model." -Jeffrey Miller, CEO, GoldK'This is the first book that tells the history of our business including the day-to-day process and how technology has changed our business. It is a must read for all service providers and plan sponsors."-John Moody, President,Matrix Settlement &amp; Clearance Services, LLC'Every CPA that is involved with Employee Benefit audits or servicing retirement plans should read this book."-Tony Batman, Founder/CEO, 1st Global, Inc.

The Defined Contribution Handbook: An Inside Guide to Service Providers & Advisors

Clark, Keith

Management & Leadership

'As an avid swing trader and educator myself, I find that this book communicates the essence of swing trading in a simple and straightforward way. It describes the tools necessary to identify swing-trading opportunities, and explains the guidelines needed to implement this strategy. Filled with innovative and important trading techniques, it is a great asset to beginner and experienced swing trader alike."- Larry Swing, MrSwing.comLearn the basics - or refine your skills - with this fast-reading swing trading primer. With a foreword by the popular 'MrSwing.com" - this new guide from Larry Spears makes the powerful swing trading concepts more accessible and easier to implement than ever.As traders increasingly seek a sensible balance between the high-risk world of day trading and the long-term 'buy and hold" crowed - swing trading has grown in prominence. Advances in computerized charting, online order processing and readily available market analysis have helped turn swing trading into the leading strategy for today's active trader. Now, learn to make this lucrative strategy work for you in simple, practical terms. A true asset to even the most experienced market player, you'll discover:- What swing trading is - and why it works- How to identify which stocks to swing trade - Entry and exit points to maximize profits, and minimize risk- The Master Plan - step-by-step rules to increase profitability- Key analytical and online tools you can use to enhance your swing trading success, and so much more.The best part? With Swing Trading Simplified in hand, you'll be able to implement your own profitable program without being glued to your monitor. Simply pick your position, enter a close, and a protective stop, and go back to your day - it's that easy! Add or restore vitality to any investment program - using the simplified techniques found in Swing Trading Simplified.

Swing Trading Simplified

Spears, Larry D.

'Support and Resistance is perhaps the greatest contribution, and most widely held concept in technical analysis, and has since become an invaluable method for technical trader and investor alike.As founder and president of the nations most recognized research and education facility for traders, MarketWise Trading School's core curriculum and analysis begins with a thorough understanding of Support and Resistance.This excellent primer explains these dynamics and the proper use of S&amp;R using today's technology"From the foreword by David S. Nassar, Founder/CEO, MarketWise Trading School L.L.C.Support and Resistance. It's one of the most basic - and most important - elements of technical trading. Why? Because it eliminates most of the 'guesswork" and allows you to make logical, well-supported trading decisions, rather than impulsive, emotion-driven choices.Now, discover how to apply the true power of this key concept to your own trading program with Support &amp; Resistance Simplified. This easy-reading primer is the first work in decades devoted solely to 'S&amp;R". From basic to complex strategies, every nuance and vital new application is explained in easy-to-follow terms. Trendlines, Channels, Chart Patterns, and more - are covered. Plus, find critical insights into.- What it is- How it's traditionally used to enhance trading success- How it applies to Swing Trading - and other popular strategies- How new technology has made it even more effective for pinpointing entry/exit points with amazing precision- And - how it can keep you on the winning side of the marketActive traders, market enthusiasts and occasional investors alike enjoy a real market edge using S&amp;R. Now - put it to work for you - with the simplified techniques found in Support &amp; Resistance Simplified.

Support & Resistance Simplified

Droke, Cliff

So many things have changed since The Art of Selling Intangibles first appeared in the '80s and became an industry classic. Now, this financial services "Bible" is completely updated and revised to reflect the new realities, ranging from enhanced technology, to new industry regulations, commission structures, methods for prospecting and retaining clients. There still is a fine art to selling intangibles. Now - discover how to master this art, using the latest tools and techniques with this invaluable source for financial advisors, consultants, stockbrokers, and insurance agents. It's an invaluable resource for financial advisors, consultants, stockbrokers, and insurance agents alike. -- Keith Clark, DWC Consultants Financial professionals often cringe at the thought of being in the business of selling . But selling is a key aspect of any financial professional's routine. Whether you're an advisor persuading a prospective client to hire you, a broker touting stocks, or an agent nudging a client toward an insurance policy or annuity - you're selling: The concept, the ideas -even yourself! Your product is elusive - or intangible - making the challenges you face selling even more complex. Now, turn to a cherished industry classic - The NEW Art of Selling Intangibles - for a full program of sales techniques specifically designed for financial professionals in their quest to: find clients, close clients, retain clients - and convince clients to make the right financial choices. This groundbreaking book was the first to integrate investment strategies with selling strategies exclusively targeted to financial professionals. Now - it's thoroughly updated, revised, and reworked to meet the needs of today's time-pressed professionals. Expanding on key issues, while weaving in new areas of concern - Korn presents a comprehensive program for winning. Learn to master every method needed to perfect your selling skills - even if selling does not come natu

The NEW Art of Selling Intangibles

Gross, LeRoy

Korn, Donald

Marketing & Sales

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