Hi What software is available that has intraday options backtesting data? I've tried optionnet explorer but find it a bit clunky to get all the...
yep, MM managing their books. a lot less liquidity, hence more arbitrary pricing by the MM. At least, that's my take on it.
Interesting ... I've just noticed that ndx does not decay the same as SPX. I. E. It should decay more than it actually is. I wonder if this is due...
the difference in the greeks is when comparing different trading platforms. e.g ToS, IB, TS, etc... same strike, expiry, etc... the only...
not sure i agree with that. I view them as data sets and part of the 'language' by which we use to determine and assess our trades. Likewise,...
yeah, i've noticed that the greeks are different in different broker's. e.g IB vs the other smaller shop I use. I've actually asked about what...
Hi, Curious as to how ppl's experience has been in trading spreads in spy vs SPX. Greeks, iv etc... How have you found they compared? Can a...
Why would you say that spy has an advantage in leaps?
checking out RUT today... wow, those are very wide spreads. is it always that wide? puts you at the mercy of the MM when it is that wide.
Yeah, MM play their games but everyone wants to make a buck and MM provide liquidity. Sometimes I try a different strike ...
So when you said anecdotally were comparing to SPX? I have noticed that the spreads for the equivalent number of QQQ contracts to ndx seems pretty...
I thought since it is basically QQQ * 40, that the pricing would match that. I guess the market makers widen the spreads on big moves?
Thanks. On a similar note, any trade ndx? Seems like a good way to trade the nasdaq. Qqq spreads seem wider than ndx... Of course, there is the...
Any update on the policy? Does this hurt retail traders?
Hi So I'm looking at trading SPX options instead of SPY options. I've done research in comparing them. What have been your experiences in...
interesting... with spreads as wide as they are LEAPS (especially less liquid names), sounds like the spread game is even worse on these products....
With options, the market makers set the prices and they have to manage their books. They will buy and sell as they see fit. It helps to understand...
So what if a person can be an accredited investor (imo, just a fancy term for a larger account size)? How does one get access to them otc? I'm...
Hi, I've read about them in the past in Schwager's market wizards. (eg 5 or 10 expiration dates) How does one get ahold of these? I've called...
I understand that part but if I just sold OTM calls, I wouldn't be short until I actually get called on the contracts. " If the stock has halted,...
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