This sort of market behaviour is impossible to predict. ET is a good barometer of my observation - otherwise there would have been some posts...
That's what an open forum is for. If you have info that might affect the trades in this thread then YOU should post a heads up before hand.
Good call ....... 4 1/2 hours later. You make it look so easy, you should have shared your knowledge earlier. :)
Oct 625/675/725 Puts
I wasn't aware that you could even use that credit until the position was closed.
What caused the markets to jump at 12:30pm EST? Must have been some sort of news.
AAPL was up only 0.21% during AH, not enough to affect your butterfly. There must have been some sort of news today that caused the overall market...
I don't know how this forum is setup when it comes to deleting stuff or how much Joe/Baron can apply mods but the best way to "delete" anything is...
1% of 360 = $3.60 1% of 380 = $3.80
1% is a lot. I don't think there are any that are that wide, unless maybe when you get into <10 strikes.
Last one out turn off the lights. That would be you trader198. :)
Guaranteed loser. $5 strikes on a $650.00 stock is not a good trade.
Your "joined date" doesn't mean anything. ET has been around longer than 1 week and 99% of the people here are on their 2nd, 3rd 4th or whatever...
And brought to ET's attention 4 trading days ago. If you saw it when it was first broadcast why didn't you mention it? Option flies are very...
Lets keep the discussion civil in the Journals section. If you want to make a big fuss post in the Option forums....
Look for high IV options, while the position is open you want IV to drop and the stock to trade relatively flat.
But this thread is only 4 trading days old.
The offer is still open. I'm packing my bags and be can there with just a couple days notice, do I need my laptop?
I don't see how you could finish 3 trades so fast. Where the all AAPL butterflies?
atticus .... If you need an assistant I'm available, my salary is negotiable. But I do require 6 weeks paid holidays per year.
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