Although options afford higher leverage, you are not obligated to use it. The same holds true for futures. For the sophisticated trader, though,...
I agree. I think it is best to close naked short options which are anywhere close to ITM before expiry.
You will need to check with your broker to determine their margin requirements and assignment policies.
Thanks for the answers. So if I sell a box spread at a price higher than the difference between the strike prices, and I do get assigned early...
Hi, Can someone please explain the risks of a box spread with regards to dividends or early assignment? Thanks.
Thanks as usual 1245. Does that mean if I put in an order to sell contracts at 5.24 on a 5.15 x 5.25 bid ask that my order will not show on the...
You will make a lot more in commissions from me due to this change.
Hi, Can anyone point me to the official rules for option pricing? I am interested in what is allowed to be posted to the NBBO with penny priced...
Did season 3 ever make it out? I haven't been able to find the shows.
Hulu isn't available outside of the USA?
In case anyone is interested, here is the link for all the episodes on Hulu for free: http://www.hulu.com/watch/14020#i0,p0,d0
I guess I was thinking more along the lines of OPRA rules and regulations and exhange rules and regulations which govern equity options trading....
Hi, Can anyone point me to the best place to read all the rules that pertain to equity options trading? Thanks.
Thanks for that. Can a higher ask or lower bid be hit prior to my best even if it gets hit on a different exchange than where my order rests?
Is there a minimum number of contracts per order that is required in order to be posted on the NBBO and hit if a bid or ask higher or lower is...
Just curious, I very seldom have a spread filled at better than midmarket via IBs smart routing. How was your luck with that? Thanks.
This increases the commission by at least 50%
When you say it is available at IB, what do you mean?
This is excellent advice.
If you can get the real time quotes during the day, you should see the closing prices when the market is closed.
Separate names with a comma.