Added to my RBOB spreads: 1 Jan 08/May 08 @ -0.1860 and 1 Feb 08/Jun 08 @ -0.1620 This makes the current average position: Long 3 Jan...
Experiencing HUGE P&L-swings right now, something I was mentally prepared for. Looks like the RB-spreads can be turning now, we'll see tomorrow. I...
As of 23:00 CET yesterday I lost IDEALPRO connection. This morning I still don't have anything from IDEAL or IDEALPRO. Status from IB's pages...
Keep on posting, I read the journal and enjoy it! I usually don't have opinions on the trades you're taking, although I was doubtful of your long...
I've changed my mind about how to open on Jan 1st, and have closed all the positions with a small loss. After Jan 1st I'll open positions as I...
As if this wasn't enough: Bought 1 Mar 08, Sold 1 Sep 08 CL Crude Oil @ 1.00 Observant readers immediately recognise this as the opposite...
I've also opened another RB/HO spread today: Bought 2 Apr 08 RB RBOB Gasoline, Sold 2 Apr 08 HO Heating Oil @ 0.0242 Not too happy with my...
I've opened a new position today: Bought 1 May 08 RB RBOB Gasoline, Sold 1 May 08 HO Heating Oil @ 0.0660 A lot more action now in December...
I've taken positions today just to get started - but it's not until January 1st that the calculation of P&L starts. The current positions are:...
During my journey with seasonal spreads, one of the most interesting markets I've come across is the Eurodollar market. I believe this market...
Last week bloodied my spreads in RB - the early entry was definitely the wrong move. I will add another two contracts on Friday on the Jan/May and...
Why on earth don't the US have a rule where the stock failed to deliver is bought in at market at the cost of the broker that fails to deliver?
I got another fill in Gasoline today - the Jan 08 / May 08 - this time at -0.1900. With the contract from Nov 15th this makes the average of...
Closed out the spread in Natural Gas as it fell apart completely. It tanked from the -0.100 to -0.085 area premarket and I had to salvage what...
I also got another Gasoline spread fill early: Bought 1 Jan 08, Sold 1 May 08 RB RBOB Gasoline @ -0.1700 I'm looking to add another contract...
I just got a fill I did not expect to go in this soon: Bought 2 Feb 08, Sold 2 Jun 08 RB RBOB Gasoline @ -0.1450 I actually had this as a...
Thanks for that kahai. Today I've exited the New crop/Old crop spread in Wheat. The reason for this is twofold: From the charts I'm somewhat...
Your comment on Lean Hogs got me checking out the history, and yes you're right it's hardly ever gone further than seven. It's strange, because...
Managed to get a somewhat decent fill to exit the crude oil spread, as the price dropped more than three dollars. Sold 2 Sep 08, Bought 2 Mar...
The words "Microsoft Excel" springs to mind as a good starting point :)
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