Recent Content by ra1

  1. I screwed up, I'm still learning.

    Hi Chagi Thanks for your interesting feedback to this discussion. So, let's see if I got this right - I am short one naked call thus unlimited...
    Post by: ra1, Apr 20, 2006 in forum: Options

  2. thinkorswim question

    Nice post. I wish they were all as nice and polite as you, cnms2. Cheers. ra1
    Post by: ra1, Apr 15, 2006 in forum: Options

  3. newbie CC question

    I know - my post was meant to be tongue-in-cheek, lol. Still, I'm disappointed not to have riskarb's insightful commentary to look at any more....
    Post by: ra1, Mar 29, 2006 in forum: Options

  4. newbie CC question

    I'm sorry to hear it, but explains why I haven't seen any posts by him recently. When did he pass away and how old was he? By the way, there is...
    Post by: ra1, Mar 28, 2006 in forum: Options

  5. Writing options for a living

    Hi jj90 I was referring to adjusting when there is some profit in the position. What maverick47 was saying is that a -ve expectancy trade can be...
    Post by: ra1, Mar 21, 2006 in forum: Options

  6. Writing options for a living

    Thanks for your response jj90. My dilemma is a bit more deep seated than appears in my original question. I don't expect every trade to turn into...
    Post by: ra1, Mar 21, 2006 in forum: Options

  7. Writing options for a living

    Ok, it's taken me 3 days to read through this post - and it's been a fun 3 days at that! Now, I've got to know the answer to this - all initial...
    Post by: ra1, Mar 20, 2006 in forum: Options

  8. IV/HV options ranking

    Hi cnms2, When you talk of iv which iv do you mean? For instance there is the iv of the specific option or the average iv of all the options or...
    Post by: ra1, Mar 20, 2006 in forum: Options

  9. Thirsty's options

    Mr thirst, could you please expand a little on your money management - I thought you said you were allocating 50% of your option trading capital...
    Post by: ra1, Mar 16, 2006 in forum: Options

  10. Deep-ITM covered calls

    Oops, big stuff up, forgot all about the premium - ok, large slice of humble pie for me plus some butt kicking (and no more postings for at least...
    Post by: ra1, Mar 15, 2006 in forum: Options

  11. Deep-ITM covered calls

    Adle, I think you should pay very close attention to dis' and buy1sell2's comments. Your strategy makes no sense. Writing a deep itm call means...
    Post by: ra1, Mar 14, 2006 in forum: Options

  12. Absolute beginner looking for advice

    Not necessarily so if you trade volatility. ra1
    Post by: ra1, Mar 14, 2006 in forum: Options

  13. naked risk

    Man oh man - I almost wish I hadn't started this thread (it's like a Pandora's box). The only reason I posted my question was to get some feedback...
    Post by: ra1, Mar 14, 2006 in forum: Options

  14. naked risk

    Thanks everyone for your great replies! ra1
    Post by: ra1, Mar 11, 2006 in forum: Options

  15. naked risk

    I'm pondering the following: Out of these two stock option strategies, which is the more risky? 1. naked call 2. naked put Imo they are...
    Thread by: ra1, Mar 10, 2006, 94 replies, in forum: Options