Kny, I did not see your initial post(page 2). So on 1256 is it as simple as Futures are cash settled and ETFs are not? I guess can just...
This is a common problem, maybe someone knows a solution. Example (real) I have 10 of DB Put 170-150 Oct-Sept Calendar Spread with DB at 126....
Futures taxes are much less than equities, but if an ETF has over 10 stocks it counts like futures tax wise. But on single stock futures option...
"Since when do OTM options have early exercise risk? I suggest you review synthetics before commenting on my answer. Darp: I misread your...
Since when do OTM options have early exercise risk? I suggest you review synthetics before commenting on my answer. Darp: I misread your...
Why is that if I may ask. One simple solution would be to trade European options, since they are nearly all, well, European... Ursa.. Darp:...
"Why don't you use the deep OTM equivalent!? A deep ITM call calendar is synthetically equivalent to a deep OTM put calendar and vice versa. To...
http://www.cboe.com/Products/Cash-settledIndexOptions.aspx Looks like most are European style, so making progress on this. Note: There are...
Hi, I like deep in the money calendar spreads, as the cost can be tiny and if it goes your way big payoff. The #1 problem is early exercise....
The name is one a came up with, and yes can conflict with others. A normal ratio spread is like buying 10 and selling 15. In this case it more...
The one person I know that uses it for his entire acct did do 20% in 2005 with it, and he running 6 figure acct. I do not use it. Am tending...
Likely on their site thinkorswim.com I heard from them in their free class by instructor "Don"
Thanks cnms2, I use hoadley, but his goes to 5 legs, never seen a 20 leg
Indeed, if you can do it, one would make a fortune. Just a tiny few do it, and indeed very rich from it. Buffet does close to 2% and ... But...
I will confess up front that I do believe in the holy grail, even if never find it, by believing in it, more likely to get closer to it. In fact...
Appreciate all 3 responses so far. Did check out the other threads some now will do so more later. cnms2, That was very kind on the...
I have just signed up for Elite, first post. Have seen the posts before doing searches on yahoo for option strategies and am very impressed...
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