The Complete Idiot's Guide to Options and Futures, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

by Scott Barrie

For investors at all levels. 

Completely updated, this practical guide has the information investors need to keep up in the complex, fast-paced, and highly profitable world of options and futures, where everything is in play—from oil to diamonds, poultry to vaccines, franchises to coffee.

• Provides cutting edge information on energy futures and options
• Tools for creating flexible strategies that can move with the times
• New information on the solid standbys like livestock, precious metals, and equities
• Keyed to the new realities of the global economy, making this book vital for investors at all levels
• Highly respected expert author

About the Author
Scott Barrie is the owner and founder of Commodity, Futures Equity Analytics, a financial analysis company. A former commodities trader with expertise in hedge funds and derivatives, he’s a frequent contributor to Stocks and Commodities magazine and Stock Traders Almanac.

Lita Epstein, MBA, was the content director for a financial services website, MostChoice.com, and managed the website Investing for Women. She is the author of several books including, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Social Security and Alpha Teach Yourself Retirement Planning in 24 Hours. She earned her MBA from Emory University.