Get you head out of your a**, and do the actual numbers using analysis software. The effect of dividends is what causes the difference in price...
Yep, but there is a difference in price. Why should I pay more and get less? Call calendars are typically more expensive.
Another factor affecting my decision on Jun vs Jul is the volatility of the market. If this is a quiet market, I may go for the higher profit....
1. I am certain that the put calendar is indicated. Why would I want to have a smaller breakeven, and less potential profit? Just look at the...
RUT is at 732 on May 21. Purchased 2x Jul/Aug 740put calendar (this is the "body", placed above the market price) Sold 1x Jul 770/780 bear...
I have some experience trading options. Got clobbered on the Iron Condor, made some money doing calendars only. I wanted to share something that...
ahem... Could you define what you mean by "best deal" prices. May I suggest that would depend upon a contrarian view of the implied...
This is where you need to have a trading plan. If you are in a long term (multiple weeks) position, the spread is inconsequential on liquid...
The major change is that they do aggressive enhancements to their platform.
You might want to try http://www.optionplanet.com/ and http://www.redoption.com/ It is affiliated with thinkorswim brokers, so it's legit...
Thinkorswim is currently rolling out futures and options on futures. These options are already on their platform but unable to place a trade at...
Bottom line: The spread is a combination of the b/a of the individual components -- the spread b/a does not exist on the floor, only as it is...
I have not read the entire thread, but some ideas to consider. You goal now is to learn to trade, not to make money. You will want to make a...
As mentioned above, don't worry about assignment, unless you foolishly allowed the calendar to go deep underwater. Somewhat off the topic, but...
Trading can be done part-time, or even while working if you have access to a computer. Sales is less flexible.
He is a "home run" style trader, and basically you have to subscribe to his service to get the "inside info". Speculative vs income trading....
Dan insists on putting on a stop order when you open the position. And any stop in a wildly moving market would have "terrible execution",...
1. Assuming that you confine your trading to the spx or similar market. I use multiple markets, some of which are not liquid enough for a...
Can I assume that you understand that a strategy that works well for a small account may not have the same results for a $100M account. Also...
You might consider the following thread http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=55017 Bottom line, become your own guru....
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