Recent Content by danf

  1. Penson Worldwide facing up to $25 million loss

    It's their banking unit that has caused all their problems, their brokerage unit is doing quite well. Perhaps they will spin that off, but the...
    Post by: danf, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: Wall St. News

  2. Penson Worldwide facing up to $25 million loss

    That potential loss represents almost 9% of their total capital, which is VERY significant. I am not suggesting you immediately close your...
    Post by: danf, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: Wall St. News

  3. Penson Worldwide facing up to $25 million loss

    25 million represents almost 9% of their total capitalization. So this event is clearly material, as eveidenced by the drop in their stock. I...
    Post by: danf, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Wall St. News

  4. Penson Worldwide facing up to $25 million loss

    They clear for thinkorswim, where I have an account...supposedly it's safe but I am rather nervous, particularly in this environment
    Post by: danf, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: Wall St. News

  5. Feedback on Optionshouse

    I also have an account with them and have been overall unimpressed with the platform. However, their commission structure is excellent for an SPX...
    Post by: danf, Jul 29, 2008 in forum: Options

  6. InvesTools anyone?

    The funny thing is thinkorswim, actually has other educators as guest speakers on a regular basis. Apparently, they are not confident in...
    Post by: danf, Apr 30, 2008 in forum: Trading Software

  7. Lee Barba, Investools

    The funny thing is that the broker they bought a few years ago, thinkorswim, actually has other educators as guest speakers on a regular basis....
    Post by: danf, Apr 30, 2008 in forum: Educational Resources

  8. Options Mentoring

    I think most long term strategies will involve selling covered calls or buying puts. You can sell individual calls on your positions, or buy puts....
    Post by: danf, Apr 8, 2008 in forum: Options

  9. Options Mentoring

    Options are typically short term investments. Some firms do allow you to trade complex option types in an IRA, but you have to check with your...
    Post by: danf, Apr 8, 2008 in forum: Options

  10. options mentoring

    I am certainly NOT a spammer and was offering my take on the discussion. If you would have taken the time to actually read my post, you would have...
    Post by: danf, Apr 8, 2008 in forum: Educational Resources

  11. options mentoring

    I researched Dan’s program and the biggest issue I had was that although the marketing and discussions are all about Dan, as a student, you...
    Post by: danf, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: Educational Resources

  12. Why options vs outright positions?

    You should also check out some options analysis software. OptionVue currently has excellent option analysis software. While it’s not cheap,...
    Post by: danf, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: Options

  13. options mentoring

    I’ve researched 3 of those listed and am going with the DiscoverOptions product. I liked the fact that they have 4 experienced professionals, 2...
    Post by: danf, Mar 4, 2008 in forum: Educational Resources

  14. Options Mentoring

    I watched it and thought it was informative and not dry at all. I thought he tied the use of backtesting into a current trade very well.
    Post by: danf, Jan 29, 2008 in forum: Options

  15. Dan Sheridan's Mentor Training for Options Traders

    I've looked into that program and found it is really nothing more than group sessions. Although it is marketed as "Dan", in actuality, you get...
    Post by: danf, Dec 27, 2007 in forum: Professional Trading