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  1. Best Platform for trading futures options?

    I read on TOS's web site that the total commissions for ES futures(including exchange fees) is $3.50 per side, per contract. The...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 8, 2008 in forum: Options

  2. Is this as easy as it appears?

    THIS IS CORRECT. I TRADED LIKE THIS, AND EVEN USED PUTS FURTHER OTM. ONE STRONG DOWNWARD MOVE AND THE PUT EXPLODES BECAUSE OF ITS HIGHER...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 8, 2008 in forum: Options

  3. ib es option margin problem

    As I stated before, the broker/FCM (in this case IB is both) can set margin requirements HIGHER than the exchange. That is one reason I had to...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 8, 2008 in forum: Options

  4. Best Platform for trading futures options?

    Thanks. I keep TOS in my favorites, and I am currently papertrading stocks and stock options. If the platform for trading futures and futures...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: Options

  5. Repairing covered call

    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: Options

  6. GlobalFutures.com on CFTS's list "Financial Data for FCMs"

    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: Data Sets and Feeds

  7. Best Platform for trading futures options?

    I have used the IB TWS. Even though I can't stand IB's customer service, I was able to execute all futures options trades without a...
    Thread by: jwcapital, Apr 6, 2008, 20 replies, in forum: Options

  8. Short Straddle Update

    Here is my weekly update. The maintenance margin is currently $6278.00. My profit to date is $638.90. To recap, I placed a short straddle (one...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 5, 2008 in forum: Options

  9. ib es option margin problem

    IB does allow you to check the SPAN margin online. If the calls are ATM or ITM, then the maintenance margin is the same for the ES futures, but...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: Options

  10. Closing Account Problem

    I have never requested transfer from broker to broker, for these "delays" happen frequently. Also, I have trust issues. So, what I do is...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: Retail Brokers

  11. Bloomberg Vs. CNBC, Cast your Vote

    Bloomberg is better. I learned something important from a movie called "Broadcast News." The line basically says that newscasters/reporters...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: Wall St. News

  12. Short Straddle Update

    I am currently using the RCG's RAN platform (introducing broker is Global Futures). I used to use IB, and the execution of spreads, straddles,...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: Options

  13. TOS index futures options coming

    Will/does TOS handle the account like IB's Universal account? Will TOS have a SPAN margin calculator for customers to use? Will TOS sweep cash...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: Options

  14. Short Straddle Update

    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: Options

  15. Using implied volatility for beginners

    I think that the trend of the VIX is just as important as the absolute value. If the VIX is in a sideways range, you will see tremendous price...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: Options

  16. Looks like Think or Swim got options on futures!

    Do you know if the mechanics of having a stock equity account, a futures/futures options account and a forex account will be the same as IB? In...
    Post by: jwcapital, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: Retail Brokers

  17. Short Straddle Update

    Post by: jwcapital, Mar 31, 2008 in forum: Options

  18. Short Straddle Update

    You get better leverage with the ES than the SPY. The margin requirement for the ES trade is lower, even counting portfolio margin. As far as...
    Post by: jwcapital, Mar 31, 2008 in forum: Options

  19. Short Straddle Update

    Why? Are you afraid of a huge jump to the upside or downside? Are you concerned about the construction spending report? Or the ISM index? The...
    Post by: jwcapital, Mar 31, 2008 in forum: Options

  20. Short Straddle Update

    Since the thread started by Mark_nyc intrigued me, I wanted to make a weekly post of the short straddle I entered on March 20, 2008. I initially...
    Thread by: jwcapital, Mar 29, 2008, 71 replies, in forum: Options
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