For what it's worth, this is exactly why I only trade a maximum of 40% of my account using this strategy. If I need to defend a position, I want...
I'm going to the TOS Advanced Options workshop in Chicago on 5/31 - 6/3. Anyone else going then? SPX Positions for May so far: May...
Andy, This is what I have been trying to work out over the last few months. Black Swans concern me quite a bit, but I am still trying to...
Dangling legs? What's not to be comfortable about that???? :D
Great job piccon!!!! I am sure you will enjoy this weekend ;-)
Thanks for clarifying. This makes sense to me now. I look forward to following your posts and success.
Donna, I have to agree. In my opinion, going WAY OTM is saying my strategy is Non-Directional. However, knowing you will most likely hedge or...
When rolling out and doubling your contracts, what percentage of the time would you say that you end up on the short end of break even? I am...
The more I think about it, I thinki it was 1984 Where DOES the time go?
Ahh, good 'ol 1986 - nothing better!
We spend the summers in Poland each year. It is much more affordable, but it has its tradeoffs. Food seems to be much more expensive, but living...
Chris, I'd be curious to hear how you handle your distributions to yourself. For example, if you need 10k per month to live on, does your...
One other nice feature is that TOS removes your maintenance immediately when the SET comes out. Other brokers remove the maintenance requirement...
piccon, Point well stated and taken. However I am far from panicking. I think it's important to define rules and decision points early so, if...
Ryan, I have the some position (1345/1355) that is looking a little vulnerable out there. Have you determined your line in the sand yet? If...
Nice fill!! What time did you get it? Last 15 minutes of the day?
Do you always put you positions on 7 or 8 weeks away from expiration? Did you leg into each side, or sell the entire condor at one time? You...
Aint that the truth!! I would like to put on April Positions about 5 weeks from expiration. I have a sneaking suspicion that we are going to be...
Ooops. Yes, I mean the 1235/1225 March PUT. Thanks for correcting me Donna.
With another down open coupled with put sku, I was able to finally complete my IC for March. Just sold 1335/1325 @ .50 credit. For the first...
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