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Friday, February 15, 2008

LEAPS Options Trading Advantages

LEAPS or Long-term Equity AnticiPation Securities are one of the most traded option types. Although not so popular like short-term options, LEAPS can provide better profit as they are traded for extended periods. Today many experienced option traders use LEAPS options trading as a good alternative of trading stocks and other option types.

Advantages of LEAPS Options Trading

Traders can profit from long-term growth of underlying stock or index.
They minimize the risk associated with short-term options, as LEAPS do not require instant market movements.
Traders can earn more number of underlying stocks, twice the number compared to marginal trading and four times compared to trading with real money.
As with all other types of options LEAPS are less risky than trading underlying equity or index.
LEAPS give traders a chance of roll-over for extended periods.
No marginal call from brokers.

Disadvantages of LEAPS Options Trading

As with any other options, the value of LEAPS decreases with time.
It the price of underlying equity or index remains unchanged the trader fail to earn much.
LEAPS usually have higher premiums compared to short-term options.
LEAPS are not available for all stocks and indices.
Successful trading of LEAPS requires extensive market knowledge, advanced analytical and market research tools and vast trading experience.

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