{"product_id":"option-traders-hedge-fund-chen-sebastian-9780134807522","title":"The Option Trader's Hedge Fund | Dennis Chen \u0026 Mark Sebastian","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #3b5998; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #3b5998; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe Option Trader's Hedge Fund: A Business Framework for Trading Equity and Index Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f6f9; color: #3b5998; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9780134807522\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f6f9; color: #3b5998;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e0134807529\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f6f9; color: #3b5998;\"\u003eAuthors\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eDennis A. Chen and Mark Sebastian\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f6f9; color: #3b5998;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eTrade Paperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f6f9; color: #3b5998;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eFT Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f6f9; color: #3b5998;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMay 18, 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f6f9; color: #3b5998;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f4f6f9; color: #3b5998;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eInvestments \u0026amp; Securities \/ Options, Portfolio Management, Decision-Making\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #3b5998; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Option Trader's Hedge Fund\u003c\/em\u003e, hedge fund manager Dennis Chen and option trading coach Mark Sebastian present a comprehensive guide on earning steady, reliable option income. Rather than treating options trading as speculation, the authors demonstrate how to manage trades and run an option portfolio as a real business, following the fundamental principles and operational discipline of an insurance company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eChen and Sebastian introduce an exclusive business model framework that focuses on core income strategies based on selling rather than purchasing options. The book serves as a complete \"operations manual,\" guiding readers through setting up their trading business, maintaining discipline, managing volatility, analyzing Greek risks, and handling payouts. Through real-world examples and the TOMIC operational matrix, individual investors are given the exact step-by-step methodologies used by professional money managers to achieve high levels of income.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #3b5998; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eRetail option traders seeking to transition from speculative trading to systematic income generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003ePortfolio managers and financial professionals interested in institutional-grade options strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eSelf-directed investors looking to apply a structured, business-oriented framework to their personal asset management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #3b5998; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDennis A. Chen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional hedge fund manager at Smart Income Partners, Ltd., bringing institutional insight and rigorous risk management expertise to the options market. \u003cstrong\u003eMark Sebastian\u003c\/strong\u003e is a respected option trading coach, former market maker, and founder of OptionPit.com. Together, their combined experience bridges the gap between professional floor trading operations and individual retail strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"The Option Trader's Hedge Fund: A Business Framework for Trading Equity and Index Options\",\n    \"author\": [\n      { \"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Dennis A. 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