Recent Content by Sailing

  1. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    Kevin is correct.... the spread is usually .20 -.30 wide at best. If you guys are trading the SPX....... you really should consider a floor...
    Post by: Sailing, Aug 28, 2007 in forum: Journals

  2. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    As managing members of an investment company, as with anyother investment specialiest, RISK is the ultimate concern. With this in mind, most...
    Post by: Sailing, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: Journals

  3. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    You're right.. the double diagonal strategy works great in 'normal' market conditions. The biggest downfall is the VEGA. In the double diagonal...
    Post by: Sailing, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: Journals

  4. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    We use the same strategy as the OIH and NDX have a weak correlation. What we've found interesting is the premium differences.... but with that...
    Post by: Sailing, Aug 2, 2007 in forum: Journals

  5. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    It does what ToS does... as far as analyzing into the future and at multiple strikes... but with ToS.. you need to adjust the time (which is a...
    Post by: Sailing, Jul 31, 2007 in forum: Journals

  6. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    We prefer trading the NDX.... 1. Like the liquidity 2. Tight spreads considering the strike price 3. Traded electronically and floor 4....
    Post by: Sailing, Jul 31, 2007 in forum: Journals

  7. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    We actually use the Analysis Platform in ToS for our positions, but trade and use the power features of ThinkPipes to forcast. I know it sounds...
    Post by: Sailing, Jul 31, 2007 in forum: Journals

  8. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    If you trade the SPX.... you need to trade through a floor broker. We use LakeShore when we trade the SPX... and the fills with the floor broker...
    Post by: Sailing, Jul 30, 2007 in forum: Journals

  9. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    Nice to be back..... Nice to see, hear, and read all the posts since my departure.... and always nice to see the familiar users again. I'll...
    Post by: Sailing, Jul 22, 2007 in forum: Journals

  10. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    A Trading Computer? For those of you interested in fast, multiple screen lay-outs, just for trading, check out this specialty site:...
    Post by: Sailing, Jul 22, 2007 in forum: Journals

  11. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    MAVERICK Update I just would like to set the record straight..... I know some of you may feel Maverick (alias John Knott), from VtraderPro,...
    Post by: Sailing, Jan 23, 2007 in forum: Journals

  12. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    Double Diagonal using Haircut vs. Retail Just thought an update was in order. We had an awesome 2006 as retails traders here at the Grand...
    Post by: Sailing, Jan 21, 2007 in forum: Journals

  13. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    Just thought i'd add a 'Happy New Year' to the discussion. Our investment club is growing way to fast... too much work at the moment.......
    Post by: Sailing, Jan 9, 2007 in forum: Journals

  14. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    Mark, In a haircut account.... your 100% invested portfolio would only require about 40% of the capital to control the same, possibly less as...
    Post by: Sailing, Dec 21, 2006 in forum: Journals

  15. SPX Credit Spread Trader

    Jan/Dec Double Diagonal Update: Jan/Dec Double Diagonal was very flat. VIX crush kept any profit from materializing, but unlike some credit...
    Post by: Sailing, Dec 20, 2006 in forum: Journals