he is right. even if you have all "100" pieces of the puzzle, you will not be able to replicate it easily. part of his edge is implementing the...
that really hurts......
my stop is at 5.5 for this trade. i determine this on an ever changing set of rules......i look at how my debit spreads will perform (thus...
no complicated answer here; i am more experienced with er2. es pays half of er2 for each margined dollar. i know it is also more volatile.
UPDATE NEW POSTIONS my current positions er2 @ 763.70: -10 DEC 835 call sold @ .80 er2 traded @ 770 current value: .27 -10...
maybe i was not clear in my parentheses. i was not suggesting he trades one style and then wondering what it was. if he has mentioned that he...
mav, i cannot be the only one wondering if you consistently trade options? if so, then can you give us an idea how you trade? i do not mean...
i really hope you were trying to be funny.... i have been in the industry for 35(and i am only 40!family business) very successful years. this...
my short puts are 10% out right now; if a move like that happens in one day, or 3 days(it happens fast, i know) i have buy stops on all shorts...
yip, good question. i am sure there is no right answer. i am just more comfortable being naked.... some things to note.. my short calls were...
i am just saying that i write short options "further" away from the underlying than most spreaders do. imo, a spread is really a naked bet...
thanks jeffm, i now have a rut 690/680 debit bought for .40. for every three short er2 puts @692.5. anyway, i would still do the old roll if or...
thank-you coach for the excellent reply. again, if anyone else has repeatedly used partial hedges or done any analysis; i would be interested...
coach, when putting on spx credit spreads you have discussed the buying of other options as a hedge. i am interested in your comments regarding...
right now , overnight margin set aside is 25% of my account. very important to know is this changes based on so many reasons. therefore i would...
my return this year has been about 10 percent each month. again, i feel that in doing spreads you are placing your bets closer to the market to...
my current positions er2 @ 764.70: -10 nov 805 calls sold @ .85 current CLOSED @ .30 / ER2 TRADED @ 751 when closed -10 nov 815...
anyone who tells you that things have bottomed is either lying to you or severely improperly educated. i am 40 yrs old and have seen this repeated...
alright mo.....thank-you again for your well thought out posts. also, if no one else has said to you i must be among many who are grateful for the...
well at least i can thank myself for getting you guys to REALLY tell us how you feel!:D
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