Only 11% of Indian individual options traders actually make a profit—the other 89% lose money. Not just that. Only 1% of traders account for over half of all trading gains.

The over-riding reason for failure is the lack of knowledge. Written by a self-made successful options trader, this book shows how you to start on a solid footing — and then go on to join the ranks of the top 1% most profitable options traders in 3 years. It is packed with actionable knowledge, practical insights, easy-to-follow steps, and lessons learned from years of real-world trading.

Discover How to Go from Start to Elite:

• Why 99% of traders fail to beat even bank fixed deposit returns

• The mindset and knowledge differential that separates a successful options trader from others

• How marrying debt funds with options trading risk-proofs your trading capital and also generates regular income

• Understanding options and options trading essentials

• Options trading strategies that can be easily learnt and replicated in different market conditions

• The importance of setting realistic goals and expectations

• The value of a disciplined trading approach

• How to avoid common pitfalls

• How to learn from your failures

• How to develop your own unique trading edge based on your knowledge and experience.

BALACHANDRAN VISWARAM is a SEBI Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and Research Analyst (RA). He writes regular columns on investing, personal finance concepts, and retirement planning in The Week, Dhanam Magazine, and Malayala Manorama Sampadyam.

He is also a full-time options trader and trainer with Manorama Horizon and Udemy. Before becoming a trader, he worked in the IT sector and also tried his hand at entrepreneurship. He is happily married has three children and lives in Kochi, Kerala. He can be reached at @viswaram.