I see a few way too general comments about trading options here that are false.

First off, you do not rely on hunches or luck. Second, trading options requires little time. It’s the education for it that takes a lot of time. Also, options do not magnify the stock’s movement—an options movement as related to the underlying stock price does yield higher returns or losses, but the term magnify is very misleading.

The fact of the matter is, options can get you hundreds to thousands of dollars regularly if you traded consistently. It doesn’t depend on luck at all.

It depends on whether you’re diligent about doing your fundamental and technical analysis with stocks.

Options can help you profit whether the stock moves up, down or sideways. It can help you profit if it moves up OR down with 1 position even.

There are many strategies and ways to profit from this. It is a lot easier than starting a business or investing in real estate. It is an important skill to have if you want to increase your income for wealth or just some cashflow.

Bottom line, get some basic education on options and stock analysis. Do it lightly. You can start with as low as $300 and make around $200 a month. That sort of return is not unusual. Expect returns from 10-60% if you’re relatively new, successful and DILIGENT with your trading.

Remember, the trend is your friend and don’t trade on hot tips and emotion. Happy trading.

PS – Having “more important things to do than count money” coming from a person who is on a goal oriented site and subscribed to a goal about making money is not a true sign of wealth.