"Despite all the problems and oft–quoted risks in executing option transactions, I believe that there are enough benefits available to make option strategy a helpful tool for most investors."–from the Preface Originally published almost a decade ago, LeRoy Gross?s authoritative, yet highly accessible book has been the only resource available for conservative investors looking to further their investment goals with options. Now, with a new Introduction by the bestselling author Larry McMillan, The Conservative Investor?s Guide to Trading Options has been updated to help market practitioners of the present garner the same rewards reaped by investors of the past. Using the clear, balanced approach he used with his clients during a long career in the securities industry, Gross explores the various options strategies most frequently employed with individual stocks, examines the risk factors associated with each, and offers a unique perspective on how to use options as a...