10 Secrets of Successful Options Traders
OptionsZone Experts, March 21, 2009
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Ever wonder what your fellow options traders are doing, and how and why they are doing it?
Here at OptionsZone.com, we wondered just that. So, to find out what those in the options trenches are doing, we went straight to the source.
In March, we conducted a survey of 1,166 traders that revealed some very interesting results, including:
- How much time these options traders spend trading each week;
- How many trades they make per month;
- How many brokerage accounts they have;
- What are the biggest challenges they face when trading options;
- And much, much more.
Take this quiz now to see how in tune you are with your fellow traders.
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