the money made on the option would be higher if based on a % return due to less capital being used to enter your position though correct?
can you explain why delta is a turn off?
i can see the less liquid aspect that's a good point. I have noticed i have less "options" when trading options :cool:
i am a new trader, dabbled for a few years in equities but have only been day trading since this may. I have looked into options off and on but...
this thread makes me understand why "YOLO" trades are so popular among young individuals that are new to the market. Like, screw it, there's only...
I have read through this entire thread and would like to say that i average in nearly every trade and the two things mentioned by other members...
contacted IBKR and they got me fixed up. You have to go to Chart Parameters > Vertical Buffer > Check "Display Vertical Scrollbar"
I am trying to zoom the price range in on my charts and do not have the "Remove vertical space" option available. I am looking at a chart with a...
Titled "How To Become Homeless Via Day Trading: Buying The Top And Shorting The Bottom" With a special bonus chapter: Holding Losing Positions...
Total noob question here and want to say thanks in advance for any help. I am wanting to add real time price quotes and volume to TWS but not...
OP i am in the same boat so dont let the nay sayers crush you if it is something you really believe in. One thing i am learning is that it takes a...
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I agree with this completely. I admit I am a noob to both trading and investing and have much to learn.
great stuff everyone I really appreciate the education. I have decided to continue holding for the long term as originally planned. Having $20k...
Thanks for the comments thus far everyone. I planned on this being a long hold at purchase time and admit that because of my commitment and belief...
Took a long position last November in a company I believed in (and still do). It is an oil and gas company named Cimarex Energy (XEC) and I have...
I thought traders were supposed to do pills and snort lines out of strippers butt cracks each night, not weed.
endurance athletes have better hearts (ET = endurance trained, ST = strength trained): "In conclusion, ET athletes had a better diastolic...
I know each trade is different but curious how far away you typically set your stop loss in % lost?
that is correct. The only problem is that you are trading out of an IRA account and have to pay a 10% early withdrawal penalty if you touch it...
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