I know I'll never find the "holy grail" in trading but I can stick to strategies that are more likely to turn a profit rather than those that...
That quote right there, is more than enough for me to look the other way and leave the flies on the side. I'm not interested in losing any money...
Does anyone trade this strategy? It seems like it gives a pretty good credit as opposed to the Iron Condor. I'm just curious about the experiences...
That is exactly what happened to me a couple of times. Right now I'm strictly trading vertical spreads so I only have one side to worry about....
This will NOT be a grand revelation to any of you but it was to me. :D For a couple of years, I've been trading and have done pretty good. But...
I've been running a few calendars in virtual trading and seem to be getting the hang of it a little bit. The problem is I'll pick a PUT spread...
Eliot, how have you been making out with the calendars besides the recent price drop in oil?
I see. Thanks for your help. My next question is how likely is it that I would be assigned early on something like that? The reason I'm asking...
So in a scenario like I have, if I am assigned would that be a bad thing since I have a long option at the same strike? would I be losing money?
The term "synthetic equivalent" is not registering with me. What exactly does that mean? I see that term used quite often.
I am wanting some feedback on a calendar spread. Let's say that the underlying is at $50. If I bought a calendar spread like this: Short OCT...
I trade a lot of vertical credit spreads. I have not used stop loss orders but want to start. Do you guys base your stop loss on the underlying...
I sell a lot of iron condors and have been very profitable with it. I've stayed mainly with SPYders lately though as I find that a lot safer than...
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