Obviously all option investments are risky, as are any kind of investment. Why are credit spreads more risky you ask? If you wouldn't mind...
I could not agree with you more. As I've been warning for many weeks, the excessive amount of leverage most spread traders are using, (and are...
Sold naked puts on $25 CNW for Dec. Credit $1.05 OTM safety cushion 16% Annualized % return......... 13% Very reasonable fundamentals for a...
Diaoptions, a few pages back I gave you $25,000 and an opportunity to select any one of several credit spreads to invest it in. And then tell us...
So he makes money if the stock has a nice move, but loses money if the stock doesn't move much or the VIX (IV) trends down?
So are you saying you prefer doing things like buying calls ATM?
While still doing well, some of those 14 are still active. So I'm not putting them in the win column just yet. And just for a bit of "context",...
I know the thread count is meaningless. But if I'm any example, I read the board for years before joining in. Given that the board is...
I don't take insults or personal attacks from Dan, diaoptions, or others personally. I'm here to learn what i don't understand, and to teach what...
Question for diaoptions: Assume you have $25,000 to invest in a spread trade. Pick one below, and tell me how many contracts you would be able...
Added note.... On the issue of naked put vs credit spread trader: if you are the type of investor who manages their risk intelligently, and...
Just a couple of quick issues about Dan's comments above: In the ist part of the statement above, Dan states: <<< If have a 15/10 bull put...
I also have JOSB on my watch list. My alert for it is set for the $35 area. Once there, I will re-evaluate and decide if i want to sell a $30...
I've got some GTC orders in, but they have not been filled yet. Part of the reason is the down trend of the VIX has made it harder to earn the...
However, a major advantage and/or benefit of a put spread over a naked put is,... if you are going to close a losing trade before the drop becomes...
I have "specific criteria" I review for all stocks I'm considering for investment. Both technical and fundamental. I try to get a general "big...
When comparing different strategies, I assume they are implimented by the same individual.
<<< "There is a world wide audience" You flatter us...I doubt if 10 people read this forum... >>> You assume the only people reading the...
<<< "HOWEVER, for the spread trader, there is no difference. Whether the drop is 2 pennies or 2 dollars, the end result is the same. A total wipe...
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