Recent Content by OTR

  1. Options books

    Make sure to read Natenburg's Options Volatility and Pricing for a great intro how to value options. I like Ken Trester's books a lot for some...
    Post by: OTR, Aug 30, 2006 in forum: Options

  2. has anyone taken Dale Wheatley's option class

    These guys aren't teaching you anything you couldn't learn from some good options books. There are some great books on my website:...
    Post by: OTR, Jul 23, 2006 in forum: Options

  3. LEAP trading

    Delta1, I trade Leaps and sometimes substitute them for stocks when writing covered calls. Regards, Steve...
    Post by: OTR, Jun 7, 2006 in forum: Options

  4. Need newbie guide to getting and staying delta neutral

    sluzbenik, George Fontanills is the King of Delta Neutral trading methods. His book, The Options Course has excellent information about...
    Post by: OTR, May 27, 2006 in forum: Options

  5. Beginner

    Interactive Brokers also requires some experience. That being said, there is no way for them to "investigate" your claims when you fill out your...
    Post by: OTR, May 26, 2006 in forum: Options

  6. Beginner

    Eliot, These are all very good thoughts. I couldn't agree with you more about learning Technical Analysis. Learning to read charts is a big...
    Post by: OTR, May 25, 2006 in forum: Options

  7. Beginner

    I noticed the book link didn't work. Here it is again. http://www.options-trading-resources.com/Options-Trading-Books.html Regards, Steve...
    Post by: OTR, May 24, 2006 in forum: Options

  8. Beginner

    IIACE, If you would like some good information to get you started in options, visit: Chicago Board Option Exchange:...
    Post by: OTR, May 24, 2006 in forum: Options

  9. How about this strategy?

    Eliot, There is nothing wrong with that strategy, providing: 1. You are selling naked puts on stocks you don't mind owning, at the strike you...
    Post by: OTR, May 21, 2006 in forum: Options

  10. Question about options

    Lasner, Your question is very general and difficult to answer directly. When buying options, you must have a full understanding of the...
    Post by: OTR, May 19, 2006 in forum: Options

  11. Anyone use PowerOptions?

    Glad to help Eliot. Regards, Steve http://www.options-trading-resources.com/EliteTrSig Option trading information and tools the pros wish...
    Post by: OTR, May 17, 2006 in forum: Options

  12. Anyone use PowerOptions?

    Eliot, I use PowerOptions everyday and think it is a great resource. You can read a review I wrote about it on my website. You can also get a...
    Post by: OTR, May 15, 2006 in forum: Options

  13. Covered call: How do you pick best expiration month?

    a529612, It all depends on your goals. Like vhehn and MTE, I like to write near month. I write for income and like the quick depreciation I get...
    Post by: OTR, Apr 26, 2006 in forum: Options

  14. CME options melting fast !

    hellomarket, As the others have mentioned, you are seeing the rapid erosion of time-decay in the last month of an options life. Time decay...
    Post by: OTR, Mar 23, 2006 in forum: Options

  15. Deep-ITM covered calls

    Options are seldom assigned prior to expiration. Most people will simply sell a call that they are long rather than take the trouble and pay the...
    Post by: OTR, Mar 12, 2006 in forum: Options