I have the same SPX DD, although mine is unbalanced (ratio 3calls/2puts) and I have a tent pole at 1315. I do not plan on adjusting/closing unless...
Murray, Looking at the IV of SPX vs IV of RUT on ivolatility.com shows SPX currently at 18.6% of its 52 week range and RUT at 47.4% of its 52...
Murray, I thought you entered the double diagonal during low volatility, so why would you add the "tent" poles later? Why not put them in when...
Murray, Another great informative post- thanks. Some questions: 1) What do you consider low volatility for entering the trade? VIX<13? Or...
I was using TOS Analyze...
Yes it is an old topic, but I have been looking at it recently. I am looking at a Oct/Feb 20 Call Calendar now showing BE from 13-40 so I must be...
Rally, Is there a possible scenerio where you could not roll the VIX shorts for even? For example, a VIX spike near expiration where the next...
I find that news strange because I had a lengthy discussion about this specific issue on the OX message board (search for double diagonals if you...
Murray, Do you have your strikes switched, or are you playing the diagonals different now? In the past, I thought you longs were beyond your...
Ben, Do you do any TA before entering a DD? Or do you just look for a time when you can enter at even or slight debit? Tim
Ben, I was trying to look at your position and am wondering if there were some typos in your post. Was the original Sep short call the 58...
I read through this thread this morning and did not see anyone comment on Ox's Trade calculator compared to TOS's Analyze. I have accounts at both...
Phil, It would be nice to know the SPX price when you get filled on your orders. On OptionsXpress it lists the fill price in the email it sends...
Coach, Why did you decide to change trading strategies this year? Were the put ratio spreads not working as well? Tim
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