Covered call writing is a synthetic uncovered put write. Those alleged people making 5% per week writing covered calls are in deep doo doo if...
I completely agree with measuring return on investment with the denominator being the net value of the account. You're so correct in pointing out...
Why do a collar in the first place? Why not do a debit call spread? It's synthetically the same and requires a hell of a lot less cash up front?...
Spindro, you're right. I meant to say "intrinsic". Sorry about that and thanks for correcting. 4Q
Spindro, thanks for your responses. In the interest of time, let me mention just of one of the ways I like to use this synthetic long put....
Spindro Says: 1. It's only fun if you make money. 2. You only make money if your timing is right. 3. Adjusting the synthetic is no...
What is your favorite trading strategy which uses options. Mine is a very simple one. I short 200 shares of a stock and buy two current month...
Gody3, I actually agree with your correction of my posting. Let me say what I was trying to say the first time. When there is an acquisition...
In all due respect for those who tried to answer your question. You better check with your broker. Public discussion forums have their purposes....
The incentive provisions could actually make this a good deal for everyone: Buyer, Seller, and Customers. If you're interested in seeing the...
In a press release dated April 28, 2009 optionsXpress (NASDAQ stock symbol: OXPS) announced that it was a $20 Million all cash stock purchase....
optionsXpress has recently acquired Optionetics. No doubt for a healthy price. I can't figure out what their purpose was. 4Q
To all those who contributed to this thread I offer sincere thanks. I do understand the synthetics, but you guys express yourselves great....
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