Vertical Option Spreads: A Study of the 1.8 Standard Deviation Inflection Point, + Website

CHAPTER 11

Conclusion

We will conclude in this chapter by summarizing what we have examined throughout the book plus sharing with our readers our proposed services on the accompanying website. It is our sincere hope that we will develop a relationship with our readers as we continue down the road of probability trading, and we trust that we will make many new friends and develop new colleagues in this trading method.

We started by discussing our journey that led us to the 1.8 Standard Deviation Solution and the many mistakes we made, along with the many we still make. This was done so our readers and new friends know they are not alone in chasing the many mirages found in the trading desert! We looked at the various methods available to today's traders, day or swing, and even more long-term investors are advised to make trading decisions based upon fundamental or technical analysis. We attempted to evaluate the different trading platforms, ranging from our chosen platform for spread trading, e-Option, to more sophisticated platforms that provide the trader with all the tools available to a pilot on the instrument panel of a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner!

As we moved into the middle chapters, we provided an explanation of spreads and iron condors along with a summary of the Greeks, which can assist a trader with evaluating a position if he or she is willing to delve into these subjects at greater length, as shown in the references cited in the bibliography. Tony Saliba's books on spread ...