This from you? The obnoxious, verbose newcomer who is single-handedly trying to ruin this board? We should cut you a break? You have got to...
I am trying to emulate what MAV suggested. Inasmuch as he did not elaborate with details, I don't feel I should either. I bought positive...
If you were able to consistently pick the right srikes, you would make millions in short order. No fault there, IMHO. Being in a similar boat,...
You are not misunderstanding the penny pricing concept. But it has nothing to do with the situation to which you responded. Mark
I preferred tradung puts in these situations. When I found a suitable strike price: a) below, but near support; b) not too far OTM - I sold...
Sorry. I cannot help. I seldom traded in the OEX pit and thus, have no useful experience with index options and the market makers who trade...
Months ago, it was easy to get midpoints. Now, I find the MMs often don't budge on their bids and offers. Example: Earlier today, I placed a...
Cannot help, IMHO. The past is not prelude to the future. Mark
Yes. But, I traded those stocks very small because each trade was pretty risky. Too small to make enough money. I still like the idea (and even...
If I knew Bill personally, I'd tell him that his ideas have merit, but the disgusting markets made by his membership is reason enough for the ISE...
QUOTE]Quote from kapil: Mark and Ryank, Are your returns based on return on margin or your total capital allocated to options? Kapil...
Covered my MID 800s on the recent dip. It was my largest position and it cost me. My monthly return (so far) has been reduced to 1%. That's 3...
"Hanging tough"? "Matter of principle"? Your comments above demonstrate that you understand the risk. Why take it? Oh yes, closing costs are...
Seems to me there is a long for every short and on balance, no one gets screwed. As an aside, don't you think that people 'gambling on SET'...
Thanks Coach. I needed a sell signal (g). Mark
Hi, November has been a dream - so far. My remaining risk is real. The largest short position (MID 800s) was almost ITM when the rally stopped....
YES! Mark
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