options & day trading- a crash course
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Options & Day Trading
A Crash Course - by Eli Nichtberger - April 21, 2015
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Disclosure / Risk Warning
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● The material in this slideshow presentation is for reference and informational purposes only
and is neither an offer nor a solicitation to purchase or sell any security. None of the
information provided in this presentation constitutes a recommendation that any investment
is suitable for any person. Persons viewing these slides should consult with their financial
advisors before making any investment decision
● The risk of loss in trading options contracts can be substantial, and therefore investors should
understand the risks involved in taking leveraged positions and must assume responsibility for
the risks associated with such investments and for their results.
● Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices, or other information contained on this
presentation are provided as general market commentary for informational purposes only,
and do not constitute investment advice. ELIeN Capital nor the presenter is not liable for any
loss or damage, including without limitation, any loss of profit, which may arise directly or
indirectly from use of or reliance on such information.
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Agenda
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● About Me● Overview / Background: Trading Terminology● The Basics - What is a stock? An option?● What is an option contract?● What is a Covered Call Contract?● What is Day Trading?● Use of Margin● Technical Analysis● Day trading Examples● Q/A
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Eli Nichtberger
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Recent Graduate of Baruch CollegeSteven L. Newman R.E. Institute, Zicklin School of BusinessReal Estate Investment Major
Licensed New York Commercial Real Estate Agent Bloom Real Estate Group, LLC
Financial Equity AnalystTech Point Capital, LP
Managing Principal / TraderELIeN Capital Investments, LP
Performance
2009: + 166.42%2010: + 23.12%2011: + 11.85%2012: + 47.3%2013: + 72.6%2014: +121.58%Q1 2015: + 31.10%
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Background
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Trading Terminology:● Buying a stock
○ AKA going long, betting the security will appreciate in price
● Selling a stock short○ AKA shorting a stock, betting the
security will depreciate in price● Options Contract
○ 100 shares per contract● Technical Analysis
○ Method of forecasting a stock price based on historical price data & trends
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The Basics
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http://www.investopedia.com/video/play/short-selling/
Call option
Short Selling
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What is an Option?
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An options contract is an agreement between a buyer and seller that gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy or sell a particular asset at a later date at an agreed upon price.
Call
Put
Contract
Strike Price
Premium
Expiration
In-The-MoneyAt-The-Money
Out-The-Money
Intrinsic Value
Delta
Volatility
Cost Basis
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What is a Covered Call?
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● Safest form of Option trading● Generates additional income● Limits upside potential● Lower’s underlying securities’ cost-basis
See my write-up on a covered call strategy
An options strategy whereby an investor holds a long position in an asset and writes (sells) call options on that same asset in an attempt to generate increased income from the asset
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Day Trading
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Definition:
Buying and subsequently selling OR
Selling and subsequently buying
a security within one trading DAY.
[Longer trades (days-weeks) are called Swing Trades.]
Candlestick Charts
Level II Order Book
Time & Sales
Market DataCNBC NewsQuarterly Earnings
MarginDT Buying Power
Scalping
Contrarian Trading
Range Trading
News Playing
Trend Following
Margin - DT Buying Power
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Technical Analysis
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● Candlestick Charts● SMA’s● Trend Lines● Support● Resistance● Channels● Breakout● Bollinger Bands● Fibonacci Ratios● Dead Cat Bounce● RSI Indicator
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Technical Analysis
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Support / Resistance / Trend Examples
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AAPL 6-month trend chart
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MCD lkjrekjflerjfklerjlkferDTS 96.47 - 96.30
GOOG DTS 527.45 - 526.12
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C DT 50.80 - 50.92
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X DT 24.75 - 24.80
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M DTS 63.9 - 63.84
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X DT 24.32 - 24.38
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MCD DTS 96.47 - 96.30
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Any Questions?
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Extra Slides
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MCD DTS 96.47 - 96.30
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MCD DTS 96.47 - 96.30
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MCD DTS 96.47 - 96.30
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ELIeN Capital Investments, LP - Fund Performance Tally (October 2013 - October 2014)
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