Recent Content by themadride

  1. Confused about Option value.

    I spend a good portion of my day today researching "vertical spreads" to try to offset some of this priced in volatility. At any rate....I think...
    Post by: themadride, Oct 20, 2008 in forum: Options

  2. Confused about Option value.

    Well, I try to have a pretty good understanding of the stocks themselves, but I know market volitility and technicals effect the options an a...
    Post by: themadride, Oct 19, 2008 in forum: Options

  3. Confused about Option value.

    Thanks for the thoughts, concerns, and encouragement. I made nice gains on Thursday and Friday with trades that I felt confident about....but...
    Post by: themadride, Oct 18, 2008 in forum: Options

  4. Confused about Option value.

    Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it, and I am not trying to be contrary, but I'm not sure I understand how owning the underlying...
    Post by: themadride, Oct 18, 2008 in forum: Options

  5. Confused about Option value.

    Thanks everyone for the help. I understand better now the greater leverage existing the further out of the money you go. As for general...
    Post by: themadride, Oct 18, 2008 in forum: Options

  6. Confused about Option value.

    Hey there. I'm pretty new to the options trading game. I get the underlining idea and have had pretty decent luck with my first few options...
    Thread by: themadride, Oct 18, 2008, 19 replies, in forum: Options