Yep, but that's not really the issue. The issue is why are such low probability trades like strangles and straddles so popular? I suggest it's...
<<< Put_Master, money are coming from selling premium here, not from strangle/straddle. >>> I was actually responding to the Strangler"s post,...
It's no secret that I know less about trading options than anyone, anywhere at anytime. Not suprisingly I have NO IDEA why trading "low...
Right back at ya. I'm getting concerned for you, if you really prefer "market orders", over selecting the "blend" of strikes, credits, otm...
<<< COH is actually a pretty good example of your discussion in your 1st paragraph. It's currently trading at $50.40. Personally, I'm waiting for...
If you are really bullish on a stock, then buying a call is the way to go. But you'd better be right about it's movement, and you'd better be...
Quote from piezoe: <<< I don't see anything wrong with using an annualized return when comparing trades. No one expects to repeat the same trade...
Quote from metameta: <<< But that is what a successful put seller is attempting to do. As a put seller you may be agnostic as to its current...
All my orders are GTC. I don't place market orders. Hence, i don't care where a stock is currently trading. My analysis and trading is based...
I will consider a roll only AFTER I have considered other stocks for investment. Afterall, I just dumped the deteriorating stock. I am NOT going...
I don't waste my time trying to make such a determination, on a fluctuating stock and option. Obviously a higher credit is better. I select my...
Actually, I've never mentioned "free" cash flow. However, to answer your question, I analyze "probability" by viewing the overall picture....
All trades are about potential gains and potential losses. Thus potential by itself means nothing. Hence the reason i focus my attention on...
It's not arbitrary. It's based on common sense. If my goal is a minimum % return of 13% or higher, I know just about any trade I'm...
I agree that annualizing % return on very S-T trades is meaningless. Hence, I don't annualize trades less than 3 weeks either, as they will...
Your annualized % return calculations are all estimated on the high side. Some just slightly, and others considerably. That clearly implies you...
End of story? That is quite a story!
I use a more meaningful (realistic) method of interpreting annualized % return when selling a naked or cash secured put. I base it on the amount...
His trade would be cash secured, so reg T is irrelevant to the discussion. However, I again want to make it clear I do NOT like the trade. I...
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