Instead of creating a synthetic long first and then writing calls against it, why don't they simply write naked puts?
The calculation for dedicated routing should have been 2*2*1.30=5.20 per round trip (200 shares, one buy, one sell). Thanks for the fast reply....
Hello, I have two questions: 1. Why did the journal stop? 2. I subscribed to your beginner portfolio. While connectivity and executions work...
CBOE says 928.61 now ( http://www.cboe.com/data/Settlement.aspx )- even higher than the highest RUT print today. Not the first time that such scam...
Hello, I held 10 contracts of a 925-935 bear call credit spread on RUT through expiration. Unfortunately, RUT gapped up from 923 to more than...
Yes, that may be the reason. The problem doesn't occur always; today everything was fine.
I use IB for SPX and RUT credit spreads / iron condors. I'm rather satisfied with them, since -especially with RUT- it's often possible to get...
Thanks for your fast reply! Is it usual to see only "last" quotes and no bid/ask?
Which data do I have to subscibe to at IB in order to receive quotes for SPX index options?
Get a used ATI Xpert@work PCI card with 8 MB for the 3rd monitor. It gives 1280*1024 resolution at 85 Hz. That should be enough for trading.
I guess you meant to say you "can't" figure out? Well, it's because IB is a real broker who gives you access to an ECN where your order will be...
His name is Bernanke.
Result for today: short entry 1.2630, target 1.2608 ; +22 pips. Signal was good for a much larger move again, without ever coming close to its...
Signals for monday: If price hits 1.2652 then -long entry 1.2674, target 1.2696 stop 1.2652 -short entry 1.2630, target 1.2608, stop...
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