What do trend followers, CTAs, do?
Is it a certain percentage (2, 5, 10 or 50 percent) of a trade size margin, unmargined cost or an account that provides of a good stop?
Gotcha. Thanks.
Ok, I’m looking at an old UVXY1 put, from the last reverse split. The 4 strike expiring in January. It trades at 3.05. Considering it’s an...
Wow. Thanks. Give me time to peruse.
Btw, typo in the he’d. I meant backtest, if it wasn’t obvious.
Specifically, I’m looking for selling one ATM on SPY, MOO, daily.
Besides VIX options which expire on Tuesdays, I believe, but settle Wednesday morning, are there any options, on equities or futures, that stop...
So, it is an oddity. Any others that are similar? Does OCC clear both? Would a CTA trade both?
Why are these considered options on an equity or equity index rather than options on a futures contract?
A shell company, in other words. Anyone know the going rate?
Dear ---- February was another safe and modestly profitable month for the fund; it posted a 0.66% return. The S&P 500 lost 5.3% over the same...
Off hand, know what the account minimum is to write naked ES OTM calls? It's SPAN, I know. But I heard something about $25K minimum.
But, related matter, isn't a 1.30 a bit high for the commission on this trade, IB?
Sorry, had coffee, just woke up. (On the West Coast.) Figured it out, lol.
Ok, to keep it simple, if I short 1 put with a strike of 17, the most I can lose is $170, right? (Minus premium collected.) If so, why is IB...
Just a follow up. Interactive Brokers provides a Sec. 1256 Worksheet that INCLUDES UVXY OPTIONS! My accountant thanks you.
These are non-equity options. Many pros say that means they get Sec. 1256. I have heard some brokers agree. Just not sure which ones. Clear on the...
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