What are some characteristics of a stock that is stable and doesn't and won't tend to be too jumpy from one day to the next? How does market...
I just want to clarify about #3, so I'm not confused here. I meant that it is better to go long when the IV is lower and has a chance to increase...
Thanks for the replies. Yes, I'm finding that it is something not really written in stone but something I will have to do on an individual trade...
Thanks for the reply, spindr0. In response to #1, I've been able to use think or swim's tools to generate profit loss charts to the day with...
Hello, I'm doing some mock delta neutral strategies using TOS simulator. I tried some a few weeks back but I was doing it on paper and with...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Z7orioQYM&NR=1 Also check out the money masters videos if you can find them. It's almost 3 hours and boring...
The problem is, Alex, that USA is no longer a capitalist free society. It used to be much more free, but now it's just a semi free, semi...
Just bankers and kings scratching each others backs. Nothing new here. Read Franklin. The central banking system and the taxation that enslaves...
Okay thanks. I think I get it. So basically if you for instance had an ascending triangle, the underlying has consolidated @ 50, you wouldn't...
Indahook, If you never take trades where price action is above the pattern in the 2 year chart for a long trade and vice versa, then therefore...
Thanks for the detailed description of how you scan and use triangles. I know everyone needs to develop their own exact style but your post...
Thanks for clarifying. What is the reasoning behind the breakout/breakdown being more reliable 2/3 of the way to the apex as opposed to at the...
Thanks guys. By the way, what the heck is ATR and APEX? My time frame is a few days or so. I'm looking for triangles that have formed for...
How does one search for triangle patterns and other chart patterns? Is there a way to scan using a scanner like the one Think or Swim has or do...
Does anyone here at ET have any experience using the Think or Swim scan tool? What would be the best way to scan for stocks that are about to...
what the hell is FOCM?
Do a search for delta neutral in elite traders archives. Also do a google search and investopedia too.
Here it is with the delta's as they really were throughout the trade. WYNN Short Strangle Delta Neutral entered on 10/22/07. WYNN trading @...
Thanks for your reply, nikko309. I just put the trades in separate threads and will leave WYNN here. I'm sorry I didn't quite get what you said...
Thanks for your input, ajna. 1) I entered the short straddle on MSFT out of ignorance of the earnings report and disregarding the implications...
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