It's not a problem because you are only looking at one side of the coin. What happens if the trend continues up well past 105? It's the...
Trades can be considered 1 of 2 types. Traders can generally grouped into 1 of 2 types. It's mean-reversion vs. trend following.
Nope. SPX currently at 1207.61 (2:53pm), will likely finish higher. JMO
I recommend a newb open a trading account with $5k. Then trade 'til your hearts content. You'll likely lose it, but it will be the best...
Is that buy-ins?
I have to say 5 bucks apiece looks attractive.
Good analogy. btw, I can almost see Greektown from my window. It's a great day - Matt Millen OUT.
then just buy the SPY
Hilarious thread! GO LONG TIN FOIL!
Judging from the VIX, it's GOING SOMEWHERE. Odds: 60% up 40% down JMO
Megadittoes
Is it just me or has the signal-to-noise ratio here at ET fallen dramatically?
Deus Ex Machina!
The buy-in or locate-borrow would be for existing naked shorts. They could re-short but there would *have* to be a locate-borrow.
The buy-in would have been a great weapon, instead of the stupid short-selling ban. If there was a hard-line that dictates one or the other...
RE: This Site Is is just me, or has the signal to noise ratio dropped significantly?
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Not Dylan but Stealers Wheel.
Good question. An average option trader will have a long-term return equivalent to broad index he/she is trading against LESS spread and...
Here's a little more to support the AAPL longs: http://www.beatingthesp500.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=1
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