Also consider options on GLD. http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=gld :)
The options will trade normally throughout the week, just be aware of the new strikes if you hold through the split. I wonder how the brokers...
1 contract 600 AAPL call/put at $n will become 7 contracts $85.714 calls/puts at $n / 7. :)
Would you like another demonstration that being long puts or calls is vastly superior to a debit spread in terms of risk and reward? Post a debit...
Q: How do 99% of the traders on ET know that the market is closed due to holidays? A: Their trading accounts are not in a free fall.
Weekly stock options are your best bet. Stocks do not provide the gains you require and futures have unlimited risk. Options provided the most...
As of 3.35pm EST the numbers are in: AAPL at $614.49 The May23 AAPL 595/605 debit spread can be closed for $950.00. The bid on the 595 call...
Well then the answer is No. You do not track the performance. Otherwise it's just a simple step of outputting any trading records or spreadsheet...
Lets go with real numbers based on the OP and see how the position unfolds. We can follow it until August 16. 100 Shares DDD presently at...
Puts are too expensive. Better to sell the stock. :)
I posted a similar question back in January. But it wasn't answered. :( http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3929326#post3929326 It...
Volatility and Covered Calls are not a good mix. And the 1-year chart also says NO to covered calls. [IMG] :)
What's the big deal? Even a broken clock is right twice a day. :)
Oldnemesis .......... What is the P/L of all these trades? You have almost 3 years of data and it would be nice to see the results.
Time value is negligible for ITM options.
Or you could sell the option for $5.00. $5.00 x 100 = $500.00.
Option related overused words / phrases. And useless. Adjustment Maximum Pain Pin Risk
It would be very close to maximum profit and best to close. It is very foolish to try and squeeze every penny out of a winning position that can...
Assignment is a mute point. The OP doesn't understand his position if he is worried about early assignment. $5000.00 account. All of it tied up...
The big question is: Why keep the position open? :)
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