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Professional trader Lawrence G. McMillan is the author of Options As a Strategic Investment, the best-selling work on stock and index options strategies, which has sold over 300,000 copies. An active trader of his own account, he also manages option-oriented accounts for certain individuals.
In a research capacity, he edits and contributes to his firm’s publications: Daily Volume Alerts, The Option Strategist, and The Daily Strategist – derivative products newsletters covering equity, index, and futures options. Finally, he speaks on option strategies at many seminars and colloquia in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
He is often seen on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. He is quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities, Data Broadcasting’s “Exchange” magazine, Futures Magazine, theStreet.com, Active Trader Magazine, and many others.
In 2011, Mr. McMillan received the prestigious Sullivan Award for his outstanding contributions to the growth and integrity of the U.S. options markets. In these capacities, he is the President of McMillan Analysis Corporation, which he founded in 1991.
Before founding his firm, Mr. McMillan was a proprietary trader at two major brokerage firms – primarily Thomson McKinnon Securities, where he ran the Equity Arbitrage Department for nine years.
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This demonstration is designed to instruct you on using MetaStock and accompanying software plug-ins and is not a recommendation to buy or sell, but rather guidelines to interpreting and using the specific indicators and features within the software. The information, software, and techniques presented today should only be used by investors who are aware of the risk inherent in trading.
MetaStock shall have no liability for any investment decisions based on the use of their software, any trading strategies or any information provided in connection with the company.
MetaStock does not endorse the purchase of any security nor is it paid for the promotion of any security. No information contained in this presentation should be construed as investment advice or a solicitation to buy any security.
CFTC RULE 4.41 – HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL, ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.
Characteristics & Risks of Standardized Options
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read a copy of the Characteristics & Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). It explains the characteristics and risks of exchange-traded options. Copies of this document may be obtained from your broker or any exchange on which options are traded.
Professional trader Lawrence G. McMillan is the author of Options As a Strategic Investment, the best-selling work on stock and index options strategies, which has sold over 300,000 copies. An active trader of his own account, he also manages option-oriented accounts for certain individuals.
In a research capacity, he edits and contributes to his firm’s publications: Daily Volume Alerts, The Option Strategist, and The Daily Strategist – derivative products newsletters covering equity, index, and futures options. Finally, he speaks on option strategies at many seminars and colloquia in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
He is often seen on CNBC and Bloomberg TV. He is quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities, Data Broadcasting’s “Exchange” magazine, Futures Magazine, theStreet.com, Active Trader Magazine, and many others.
In 2011, Mr. McMillan received the prestigious Sullivan Award for his outstanding contributions to the growth and integrity of the U.S. options markets. In these capacities, he is the President of McMillan Analysis Corporation, which he founded in 1991.
Before founding his firm, Mr. McMillan was a proprietary trader at two major brokerage firms – primarily Thomson McKinnon Securities, where he ran the Equity Arbitrage Department for nine years.
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What is MetaStock anyway?
MetaStock has provided award-winning charting and analysis tools for self-directed traders for over 30 years. Capitalizing on technical analysis, our line of trading software and market data are designed for active traders of all levels so they can backtest, scan and analyze the markets with confidence.
The result is buy and sell signals you can count on. We have options for day traders, swing traders, and EOD traders to trade stocks, options, futures, FOREX, and more. Try MetaStock, and we are confident you’ll agree that it’s the best charting software available to the private trader.
💬 Chat Live with MetaStock Product Specialist: metastock.com/saleschat
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Legal Stuff
This demonstration is designed to instruct you on using MetaStock and accompanying software plug-ins and is not a recommendation to buy or sell, but rather guidelines to interpreting and using the specific indicators and features within the software. The information, software, and techniques presented today should only be used by investors who are aware of the risk inherent in trading.
MetaStock shall have no liability for any investment decisions based on the use of their software, any trading strategies or any information provided in connection with the company.
MetaStock does not endorse the purchase of any security nor is it paid for the promotion of any security. No information contained in this presentation should be construed as investment advice or a solicitation to buy any security.
CFTC RULE 4.41 – HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL, ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.
Characteristics & Risks of Standardized Options
Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read a copy of the Characteristics & Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). It explains the characteristics and risks of exchange-traded options. Copies of this document may be obtained from your broker or any exchange on which options are traded.
