Correct. This strategy is only viable in low volatility environments and would never survive something as volatile as Brexit. But wait . . It...
Daal, that's not really how I look at it. I stress the account for an up 15% move and then I stress it down by 20% with a 30 point increase in...
I certainly have exposure if there is a sudden crash. I accept the risk. The "plan" is to liquidate all positions at a 5% drawdown. That's how...
Based on tastytrade research, I moved my theta target to a range between 1/10 of 1% and 1/2 of one percent. Originally I was trying to just...
I have 4 short puts in /ES and short 3 calls. SPX I am short one strangle I am short one call in SPX I am short one out in SPY If someone can...
I certainly don't mind thoughtful comments. I just got tired of all the hateful "shit hit the fan" and account blow up comments from people who...
ds4 What are you talking about? Caricatures of whose words?
We are just a wee bit testy today, don't ya think? Chill out, man!
You damn fool! You are always popping off anytime you have a little success. But where is your ass during the drawdowns, huh? Not a peep out of...
I really need to borrow a jet. That would really look impressive!
I am the greatest trader known to man . . . at least over the last two weeks anyway. :D [ATTACH] Line up now and buy my trade signals for the...
I'm not at all familiar with that underlying.
Yes, you are corr correct. For those who follow this thread, you might remember that a few weeks ago I said that I needed to rev things up a bit....
My straddles came in yesterday. No funny accounting. Every trade is documented on my spreadsheet.
Typical newbie ... counting profits before the end of the year! Let's see how you do with the volatility from the election cycle moron! You'll...
The experiment is performing quite well. The net liq is up 12.15% since April 5, or $18,221. I had a really big day yesterday because a couple...
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I drive the portfolio according to the Greeks. I sell premium every trading day. I don't adjust positions once they are put on. I try to close...
Sweet Bobby, you are such an idiot! First, you can't compare your returns to the S&P 500 over a 5 1/2 month period! Dude, listen, you're...
In spite of all the negativity, Brexit, increased volatility in the markets, etc., etc., my little experiment continues to chug along. It is a...
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