I'm pretty familiar with Cottle's writings and I'm pretty sure that nowhere does he say that a long call has a similar risk profile to long 100...
You're kidding, right? If not then could you please explain how a long call equals a short put? I would be particularly keen to hear your...
I think the different quotes can be explained by the daily changes in iv and the b/a spread. Time decay is still fairly small since you've got the...
Without knowing any of the details, it sounds as if you bought some cheap otm puts with not much time left to expiry. Iow time decay works against...
I know precisely what you mean :). You have to understand that buying back the 85 call and then selling the 90 call is the same as buying a bull...
Surely the most simple way to look at this is to determine the extrinsic value of the option (assuming no dividends are upcoming). If that is...
Let's think for a minute about your proposal. You want to buy the july 85/90 call spread (this will be a debit). Ask yourself IF I had NO position...
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And very basic it is indeed. Thank you. db P.S. most people who offer their help don't usually start off with an insult.
Options 101. Big deal. However, you must be commended for your generosity in offering your help to those in need. db P.S. it's good to see...
I would guess that he's 'upset' because the stock was more bullish than he expected and would now like to continue to participate in the stock's...
I always assumed that the 'correct' price was the premium that a buyer and a seller agreed on for the transaction to be consummated. Obviously...
All right, I couldn't resist :). Using option basics, I can tell you now that you're going to make a lot more money from your far otm (read delta...
You might try posting this question on www.riskdoctor.com and see what Charles has to say. The other option is to model this scenario and see...
FGL. I've got an otm slightly bullish b2b calendar on. db
The position simply emulates that of a 'cheaper' long call. Why would you do it when you can just buy an outright call? That's probably why...
Unfortunately they do come across with a pretty strong sales pitch and an overly optimistic attitude towards trading. db
Thanks, hope they've been of some help :) db
Hey chief, I just checked out your other posts on this forum and not a single one of them is contributing anything useful, they are mostly of a...
Thanks for the advice but I actually trade with real money as well as working on improving my trading. How about you? Just like to post smart alec...
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