The trades were made on 06/15. Margin was $3,000 for that time (so it reduces getting closer to expiration). For JUL options it's true that I'll...
Actually you have a misconception on options selling. Why would the other side (option buyer) give you a $300 premium for just a week holding of...
This is because of 2 main reasons. 1. NYMEX and/or CME substantially rised margin requirements for Light Sweet after Libyan intervention. So...
You've said about 2-3 times of premium to margin ratio. Well this is asctual for very far month out-of-the-money options. For example, you could...
Couldn't attach both files in one reply. So here's the ES trade.
I've done simulated trades in TOS for you. By the way, CL option expiring on 07/15 is JUL too, not AUG. So margin for CL will be $6,700 for near...
Nice shorting! :) I use the same approach selling far OTM options (preferring strangles actually). The only question I have is about margin...
Collective2 is a fat piece of pie. Why don't you try it? First month's for free (general rule there), then you can charge smth about $50-100 per user.
Hello. Where can I find margin requirements you posted above? I mean, technically, where to see them in TOS client? Here's TOS screenshot, I've...
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