Thanks. That is a nice feature. Just wish I had known that before.
In the chart setup window there are setting up to 20 year charts...I would assume that data is subject to availability. The longest term I have...
Read my posts in <a href="http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&postid=1865485#post1865485">this thread</a> ...especially the last 3...
Oh when looking at these volatility charts don't forget about your greek friend Vega. If the volatility is high you can bet your friend Vega has...
Sign up for a free account at <a href="http://www.ivolatility.com">www.ivolatility.com</a> then look up whatever equity you are planning to trade....
I wouldn't say that just yet. Looking at the S&P chart below we need to break out of the channel to the upside before I'd call it a recovery....
In a very rudimentary theory yes the option would then be worth $1.50. However to really understand what will happen to an option you really need...
If I was going to do anything with Visa options it would be buy a semi-long term straddle position or selling a short term straddle with about a...
Where is the moon indicator on those last 2 charts?
Yes I was referring to the dashboard. I didn't even notice that option, thanks. That should definitely make things easier for mad_badger to day...
Before you give up just yet, try this: On the left hand side of the ToS platform you should see a button called "Gadgets". Click that and select...
Thats EXACTLY right. When you see a contract for $8.95 thats a per share premium. So to actually buy that contract you need $895.00.
Well if you bought 40 Puts, you would effectively be long 2000 shares and short w/options 4000 shares. This would make your P/L graph look like a...
In your case the average price per share of your 2000 RIMM shares is $119.24. The current price is $117.48. This means you are already down...
Buying protective puts is never profitable. This is done for the same reason as buying an insurance policy on your car. To protect you from loss....
One more thing to add on the Collar idea. If you would be happy selling the stock at the $67.50 you could write the covered call as a longer term...
First off option strikes are usually in $2.50 or $5 increments. For instance right now Visa (V) has the following strikes available for April...
Most people that trade options use spreads. However there are a lot that use the options leveraging and trade single options in lieu of stock. Of...
I view the chart a bit differently. to me we are in a down trending channel and cannot move into a bull market until the upper channel boundary is...
Not at my expense. I am making money no matter which way the market goes or even if it sits still. That's the power of options.
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