This is awesome. Thank you IB.
From the transcript: Tom Preston: So, if the put calendar is cheaper than the call calendar, would it be better to buy it? Tom Preston: Not...
Definitely. If I were ever stupid enough to follow anyone blindly, it would probably be Mav's journal. :D :D :D
Oh yes, and DO NOT waste money on another subscription type service. Books are good, though. The key is to spend a lot of time learning and...
Just a suggestion, don't get too wrapped up in being offended here. Yes, there's a lot "opinionated" folks but there is some good information...
I've been watching RightEdge (http://www.rightedgesystems.com). I think they just held up the release to add position pyramiding (which I don't...
Depends on a number of items. There is no "best" or "worst" option play. It really comes down to your forecast and risk tolerance. With a FEB...
I don't even remember what I had for breakfast today. But based on the date of the post (12/14), CEPH was ~ 71. It was a bullish calendar....
I asked a similar question here: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82668
Ya, I think the positive and negative numbers are either a bit exaggerated (5% in a brokerage account??) or a bit out of context (down 6.2%, as if...
I think a straddle by definition is risky, or let's call it "low probability". And yes, if the IV is low, the odds that it will move enough in...
Sadly it is Tuesday, so I have no excuse at all. I think maybe too many D's confuse me. JDD, DDF. I chase shiny objects too. Curious to know...
DOH! :confused: I meant DDF. Sorry about that.
It seems all right depending on what sort of exposure you're looking for. It's pretty heavy into commercial real estate, which personally, I'm at...
I suppose that's dependent on what you use to determine those conditions. Which leads directly to my question. What do you use to determine...
Well, they must because by choosing any option strategy you're making a volatility forecast whether you know it or not. Another nice thing about...
I'd say you've eliminated everything but the hardware. Have you tried running this on a different machine, maybe one that doesn't have the...
Would you attribute your win rate to your superior stock picking skills or superior options trading skills? What criteria are you using to be...
Thanks for the insight. I have another portfolio that is strictly dedicated to equities and options. I also own commercial real estate (i.e. the...
What do you mean exactly by centering my vol?
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