LINKS

Options and finance related links

• Option Newsletters

  http://www.terrystips.com/nwsltr.shtml
  Terry's Tips is a free weekly newsletter that discusses option strategies and current market conditions. There is a free options strategy report for new subscribers that describes an interesting strategy of multiple calendar spreads.
  
  http://www.smartoptionsreport.com
  Smart Options Report is a free, bi-weekly stock options e-letter that talks about option investing, trading strategies and what you need to know in order to succeed in the options markets.


• Option brokers - The big three

  I don't think there is much discussion about this, the three best and most popular option brokers are (in no particular order):
  
  Interactive Brokers - http://www.interactivebrokers.com.
  optionsXpress - http://www.optionsxpress.com.
  ThinkorSwim - http://www.thinkorswim.com.


• Option discussions

  Optionetics - http://www.optionetics.com/bbs/
  A good place to go and read around or ask questions, despite the occasional hype surrounding Optionetics seminars and products.
  
  Yahoo! Groups - There are a couple of option related groups worth a look in the Futures and Options section, for example:
  http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/OptionClub/
  
  EliteTrader boards: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/
  Scroll way down to find the options boards.


• Other trading and options resources

  http://www.originalturtles.org/
  The original turtle trading rules.
  
  http://www.ivolatility.com
  The best site for implied volatility charts.
  
  http://www.day-trading-software.com
  A very well-organized resource site with details about 200 items of trading software and a large selection of trading books.
  
  http://www.thetradersresource.com
  Trading Resources - trader resources, seminars, and education for stock, futures, and day trading, including a collection of trading articles written about trading methods and trader psychology.


• Wine Tours in Mendoza, Argentina

  http://www.mendozawinetours.com
  Nothing to do with options, but it is what I do in "real life". The Malbec grape varietal has become quite fashionable these days, and Mendoza in Argentina is where the world's best Malbecs are produced.
  Moreover, Mendoza's beautiful setting at the foot of the Andes mountain range makes it a great place to visit, taste world class wines and enjoy gourmet winery lunches. We organize exclusive tours in small groups of up to 8 people, and also private "deluxe" tours for the most demanding wine lovers. Read more ...