So, a couple more questions that have come to mind: a) IB will allow the selling of put options, correct? Isn't it kind of odd that Scottrade...
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I agree that AMD has lagged behind Intel, but only because Intel has picked themselves up after realizing that they were being mauled by their...
I'm long on AMD too ... impressive jump today. Probably will hold for several months if not longer
Jeff, Do you work for IB? ;-) I was actually thinking about setting up an account there, but IIRC there are maintenance fees that Scottrade...
None taken. I appreciate your advice. I am thinking about applying for a margin account so I can do short sells, which I have never done before...
Also good advice, and something I have considered. I may end up not trading any options contracts, however I wanted to leave the option (no pun...
Thanks. I'll do more research on futures and compare them to equity options before making any rash decisions :) The 20% I've made over 6 months...
Over the past 6 months, I have profitted about 20% and have not suffered any losses as of yet. I haven't looked into futures (these are AKA...
When did I say that? I only said that you can't sell put options.
Scottrade approved my account for options trading yesterday. Keep in mind that they do not allow selling of put options.
I am only mildly profitable so far, and that's one of the reasons I would like to trade options, because of the power of leverage. How would you...
Okay, I've been trading stocks for the past 6 months or so, and have been mildly profitable. I'm looking into options trading now. I've done...
I'm 20. I live in the Chicago suburbs, and I've been trading equities for about 6 months. I am just now getting into options trading.
I'm from Mount Prospect :)
Hey there, I have a quick question. I'm still new to investing jargon and so-forth, so bear with me. The question is: Is there a difference...
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