Nothing changes - same questions, same mistakes. But how else will the newbies learn? And we were all newbies once, right? db
Or you could just sell the real call and get a lock. db
Managing the synthetic is a lot more complex than posters on this board would have you believe. For example once you've set up your married put...
I think the point spin is making is that simply buying the call is the same as buying the stock plus put combination. I'm not sure if you're aware...
I think you mean the 95 call. db
'what I learned losing a million dollars' by J Paul 'the black swan' by N Taleb. db
Use the 'search' button on this forum. db
In case you were confused by atticus' post, long atm cals benefit from rising vol whereas short cals benefit from falling vols. The closer to...
Hi kevinqc, I'm going to post some comments below and hope they will help you in understanding your suggested positions. 'Credit put spread...
Have patience, Artes needs to brush up on option basics (and communication in English) but he's otherwise harmless enough (if taken with a grain...
CC5, I think you're missing commiebat's point. He would be thrilled to make $2k a month on a $10k account - that represents a 20% a month return....
No offence Lar but $90 a significant cost??? Come on, get serious. You'll find Cottle's book (OTTHR) won't be covering the same ground as the...
Thanks for taking the time to post your experience hlpsg. Your posts have been very informative. Cheers db
Hobo take nravo's advice. Aussie options are pretty illiquid except for about 10 companies and even these are pretty illiquid unless close to the...
It's a beauty. db
I'm sorry but I disagree. One doesn't have to know everything, as a matter of fact it's impossible to know everything about options. However, one...
Just have a look at your pricing model to see how your fly will perform when you: 1. adjust time to expiry 2. incr/decrease volatility 3....
A beginner selling a naked put?! Surely, with all due respect, you can't be serious. db
Hi and welcome to ET Have a look at the impl volatility graph (ivolatility.com) and see where iv currently sits. If it's in the lower 20% of the...
I see. Well, it's nice here at ET, I like it. People are usually pretty friendly and open minded, although there are some exceptions. Anyhow,...
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