My broker now has a new account view to select, "Option Exposure". It reads from L to R. Symbol, Delta, Position Delta, Pos. Gamma, Pos. Theta,...
First off, Do NOT do this. But....... So you say that you're into GOOG for 460? Looks like you bought it in January. Here's an idea, and I...
I said no new positions. I've only got one position right now, I'm short the June MO 60 puts, I wrote them on April 24th.
Monday after expiration, and no new positions. See, I'm being cautious.....................:D
uh oh.....
This is a timely thread, they're coming here to Milwaukee next week. I figured the two hour freebie was to pitch their wares. I'd be able to make...
I am going to a new approach. Flipping a coin.:cool:
Algorithm, Thank you for your post. Actually, this month wasn't that bad, my real/royal screwup was not knowing Google was reporting last...
I really don't have the brains/discilpline/whatever for the greeks, the studying, etc. I go on gut feelings. I have a group of 15 stocks I...
One thing i will say, I always remind myself, If I would have taken the other side........ Someday I'll find the nerve to go long options,...
Not right now, it's too depressing.
Well....I'm not quite sure how to answer that, I guess that's a yes....
Man, this option stuff is a piece of cake... nuthin to it.:(
Thanks everyone for the posts. Even though my assumption was wrong, I still wanted to correct my math. It should be 1305 x .3, not 1350 x .3 ....
I know about the common formula for equities; 30% x Underlying - OTM amount + 100% of option premium = Margin Requirement; for naked...
Looks good, Lord knows I could use it!
Well, I was reluctant to post what I did after the fact, because even I am perfect when it comes to hindsight, saying, "well, you should have...
Well, I'm not alright, I had my head handed to me. Clobbered. A major hit. :( Gee, can you guess the stock? I'll give you a hint, it's all...
80 pages?!:eek:
I thought when you sell an OTM put, and buy the next further OTM put, then sell an OTM call, and buy the next further OTM call, on the same...
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