As an experiment, I bought a 1315 straddle yesterday @ $6.20. I've noticed that SPX usually has a wide swing on the last trading day. So far...
What was Greenspan's comment about "irrational exuberance"?? The SPX is so oversold anything could tip it over. My closest short is 1355. I'm...
I was busy and "multi-tasking" as they say in the business world. I'm about where Cache started, but I don't think I'll be able to match his...
Cache, didn't you start your account with about $10K? Was that Jan 01? Just curious. Cru
I was ahead of you. I opened a SPX OCT06 1355/1375C this week for a $2.62 credit as well as a SPY Oct06 134/136C for $0.77 credit. I noticed...
Coach, how's the little one doing? Keeping you and mom up all night?? Heh! :D
Mostly, failing to learn from their mistakes and/or running out of money before they do finally learn how to trade. :p Cru
You're not alone. I've a Sep OEX 590P that appears to be going south. Where are those bears when you need them? :mad:
Thank you! I didn't notice the bottom of the list. :eek:
Could you explain this a bit more? Where do you get the 'deep & wide by 2 strikes'? How about a step by step example? Thanks, Cru :confused:
I'm learning ToS by papertrading the account. I really miss the journal capability from OX. The scratchpad just isn't the same. Cru
I've opened an account at ToS. I'm just paper trading for the moment until I get used to their application. OX allows conditional trading too....
You can get a free one from 888Options.com. Here's the URL: http://www.888options.com/resources/investigator/default.jsp
Frankly, I couldn't use an instantaneous reflection. I just need something I can use to trigger an alert or possibly an order. I've an order in...
Cache, ryank, thanks for the info. Sometimes you just have to double check your assumptions. Cru
Would we ever see the market go up and the VIX also go up?
I'm trying to get a handle on VIX movement. So far this summer, when the market goes up, VIX goes down and vice versa. Is this normal for VIX?...
As whipshaw as the market has been, why tempt matters, go with the lowest. 'Tis better to give up $0.35 than to get in a pinch. My $0.02.
Sailing and others, are there any good investments clubs here on ET? Are there any good ones at all. Most of what I've observed is that clubs...
I just sold a Sep RUT 750/760C @ $0.70. Watched the price rise from $0.55 to $0.70 this morning, so I decided to take the plunge. I don't...
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