Although the Catholic Church today tolerates beliefs and religious practices at odds with its own, for several centuries it enforced its doctrine with threats, excommunication, banishment, imprisonment, seizure of lands, torture, and death. This book explains the origins of the Roman Catholic Inquisition in the 13th century, the expansion of the movement, its campaign against Jews in Spain, its response to the Reformation, and its eventual relaxation as a brutal instrument of the Church again...

From the very inception of the United States, few issues have been so divisive and defining as American slavery. Even as the U.S. was founded on principles of liberty, independence and freedom, slavery advocates and sympathizers positioned themselves in every aspect of American influence. Over the centuries, the characterization of early American figures, legislation and party platforms has been debated.The author seeks to clarify often unanswered--or ignored--questions about notab...

An “installment strategy” in its most basic form, combines two options, one long-term position and one short-term. This strategy is designed as a conservative, no-cost method to either eliminate risk for future trading when stock is owned; or to fix the price for a future purchase of the underlying security.Portfolio managers and experienced individual traders face a chronic problem – risk versus time. This goes beyond the well-known time decay of options and expands to the ever-pr...

This book is written for the experienced portfolio manager and professional options traders. It is a practical guide offering how to apply options math in a trading world that demands mathematical measurement.Every options trader deals with an array of calculations: beginners learn to identify risks and opportunities using a short list of strategies, while researchers and academics turn to advanced technical manuals. However, almost no books exist for the experienced portfolio mana...

Discover Chaikin Money Flow: the technical indicator that’s strong, reliable, and nearly ideal.Every technician and speculator is on the lookout for a magic sign that gives them the jump on everyone else: a simple, easily interpreted, and reliable red flag anticipating price turns easily and consistently. It doesn’t exist. But there is an indicator that adds a lot to your timing and comes close to the ideal in terms of strength and reliability....

Options traders rely on a vast array of information concerning probability, risk, strategy components, calculations, and trading rules. Traders at all levels, as well as portfolio managers, must refer to numerous print and online sources, each source only providing part of the information they need. This is less than ideal, as online sources tend to be basic, simplified, and in some cases incorrect. Print sources, on the other hand, are mostly focused on a very narrow range of strategies o...

This book explains and demonstrates the concept of momentum in chart analysis, which is of great interest to technical analysts.It includes complete explanations of overbought and oversold, where momentum fits in the broader science of technical analysis, and the importance of moving average crossover. Five major momentum oscillators are explained in depth: relative strength index, MACD, rate of change, stochastics, and Bollinger Bands. Finally, the book provides t...

The world of options is considered high-risk by many. At its original options treading in the modern era began in the early 1970s when the first listed calls were offered on a short list of companies; a few years later, put trading was added.Since this time, options trading has become available on most companies on the large public exchanges. However, the high-risk reputation of options has persisted through the years, even as dozens of new and often conservative strategies have be...

Discover four simple ways to uncover exceptional value in equities with strong fundamentals.Short-term price movement in the market is always chaotic, and, as confusing as this is, it can become your greatest advantage. First, pick companies and stocks based on sound fundamental analysis. Second, time your purchase based on value, not fads. If you believe in the fundamentals, but you don’t know how to narrow down the list of what to watch, consider the following four suggestions......

Previously published as part of The Winning Investor's Guide to Making Money in Any Market.Over the past few decades, certified financial planner Andrew Horowitz has helped countless clients make loads of money in the market; now he's written a basic guide to determining your investing philosophy and the basic difference among quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis.Andrew's blend of expertise and spot-on advice has landed him in numerous national newspap...

WHEN IT COMES TO INVESTING FOR YOUR FUTURE, THERE'S ONLY ONE SURE BET—ASSET ALLOCATIONTHE EASY WAY TO GET STARTEDEverything You Need to Know About How To:Implement a smart asset allocation strategyDiversify your investments with stocks, bonds, real estate, and other classesChange your allocation and lock in gainsTrying to outwit the market is a bad gamble. If you're serious about investing for the long run, ...

One of the most widely read books among active option traders around the world, Option Volatility & Pricing has been completely updated to reflect the most current developments and trends in option products and trading strategies.Featuring:Pricing modelsVolatility considerationsBasic and advanced trading strategiesRisk management techniquesAnd more!Written in a clear, easy-to-understand fashion, Optio...