Download or read book Understanding LEAPS: Using the Most Effective Options Strategies for Maximum Advantage written by Marc Allaire and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2002-11-18 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding LEAPS takes a practical, technique-oriented approach to one of today's most fascinating yet little-covered trading vehiclesLong-term Equity AnticiPation Securities. The only comprehensive and up-to-date guidebook for understanding what LEAPS are and how best to use them in a diversified portfolio, this valuable resource explains complex strategies such as collars and covered writing, and includes an entire section on index LEAPSthe hybrid product that has become a favorite of both independent and institutional investors.