It is what it is, don't sweat the small stuff. If Google Finance doesn't list the options check Yahoo Finance. Google Finance QQQ = Yes DIA =...
Depends on the trade. Long Options = If you're right, you make good money. If you're wrong, you lose a small amount of money. The R:R is very...
RE: "I know the general perception is that selling options is better than buying" There is no advantage of selling options over buying options....
EXPIRY UPDATE SPY closed at $212.65. The 210.00 ATM straddle was mispriced on Wednesday. Advantage went to the 210.00 ATM straddle buyer....
UPDATE BEFORE EXPIRY SPY at $209.53 Friday's (July 8, 2016) close $211.61 OR $208.39, give or take a dime. :)
The market doesn't reward dumb money - making it difficult for both sellers and buyers to profit. The ATM straddle is priced to break even for...
So are you for the long SPY 210.00 straddle or short SPY 210.00 straddle? EDIT: My post #20 states they both will break even when they expire....
Read it again. The two prices are not a range - they are one OR the other at expiry- $211.61 OR $208.39 - plus/minus a dime. :0
Forget OI and focus on the premium for the ATM straddle. The market doesn't reward dumb money and will make sellers and buyers earn their money....
IMO ....... You can't calculate ROC with individual trades. ROC is calculated over a period of time, like 1-year. July 2015 $10,000 in trading...
You can use whatever floats your boat. At the end of the day it doesn't matter, Premium versus account balance. Premium versus maximum loss....
Works fine for me. The problem must be at your end. :)
My post applies to both long and short positions. :)
If the options are ITM most options traders will close the position on or before expiry. If the options are ATM/OTM then it can be 50/50 whether...
www.elitetrader.com ET is very good, follow the steps below: Select "Options". Select "Start New Thread". Enter title. Enter description of...
Traders with BMO Investorline and TD Direct Investing are not subject to PDT in Canada on US stocks or options. Nothing fishy, the brokers are...
IMO ......... OTM weeklies are better suited for long trades a couple of days duration - not day trading. You want to be in the trade for...
If anybody is interested in playing around with the Arduino I recommend this kit. It comes with a 30-lesson PDF file with description of what you...
What $20.00 loss? Below is the QQQ and TSLA from Thursday's June 23 close just before the market turmoil, to today's close. As you can see TSLA...
Long gone Last post by: eganon69, Jun 14, 2016 :)
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