I'd like to see BRCM trade back down to todays low range of $31.29 - $31.40. Several weeks ago stock was at $37. Currently trading at $31.50....
If you can turn a put that is 32% in the red into a 50% profit, by the minor changes you listed above, then I'd say your trade potential is still...
I'm confused. You said your puts are in the red by 32% and you only need the stock to drop 2 - 3% to break even? Isn't a 2 % drop in YHOO only...
What exactly is your YHOO trade? Did you mean to say you need a drop of 2 % or 2 points???
The nice thing about selling credit spreads or naked puts, is..... you don't have the stress of wondering when to close a trade, as your profit is...
If you closed the trade, what % of the max potential profits could you currently keep? That being, how high do you feel comfortable letting it...
What price did you short YHOO at? Any plans to cover? http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=YHOO&t=5d&l=on&z=l&q=b&c=
S-T is my abreviation for the words "Short Term" (S-T). L- T = Long Term I'll let others get into a more detailed explanation of what IV...
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<<<.... A profit can be made immediately after the price of the contract(s) appreciate past the point where the costs of commissions are covered....
That is not something I pay attention to, so perhaps others will have an answer for you. BTW, when i stated..... "Personally I prefer to wait for...
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There is only one reason the stock market has been in a bull run. There is no place else for investors to put their money. The days of bank,...
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Don't overly focus on the ZACK's or other analyst stories. When QSII was trading in the $40 area earlier in the year, I'm guessing the ratings...
I read the forum for years myself before posting. As did others I know, who still don't post. But most of the hits are from the same folks...
No, it's pretty much just spread traders. But that includes "spread type trades" as well, such as Iron Condors. Any other type investor knows...
A few days ago ZACKS had a number 3 ratings. Your number 5 sell analysis is an old one from Sept 5th. Also, keep in mind their price analysis is...
Sold 17 puts on $15 QSII for Dec. Credit $0.25 Annualized % return.............. 12 - 13% otm safety cushion 15 - 16% Reasonable tech support...
The $17.50 ZUMZ trade was initiated after the stock had already bounced off $21.50 and traded between $21.50 - $21.90. I like the value of this...
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