Cool. So, the gist of my question is locating the specific beginning of the curve for ATM...if I sell puts there, they're at the point where...
I was always under the impression that theta accelerated closer to expiration?
I want to sell volatility in a relatively conservative way and don't mind ultimately holding the underlying SPY. I just noticed that obviously...
dang. Wish this information didn't require so much digging!
Actually, quite simple ;)
I was short, selling a straddle. The EW1 NOV18 2720 Call Fut Option. Long or short, wouldn't I still have been assigned a position if at 4PM it...
I like to do spreads on ES options expiring today. If it's volatile in the right direction, close out. If it's volatile in the wrong way, close...
Am I seeing the wrong numbers? I bought a long at 4:45 thinking it would flatten me out once assigned.
Yes, I know it settles at the 4pm price which is how I knew I'd be assigned the 2720 Call, i just noticed at 4:14PM which is when I did the trade...
Because the broker is thinking about the other case; what if it expires in the money by 4PM and you don't have the cash to cover it, and then the...
Since I'm about to be assigned a short ES, I should reverse to go long 1 contract after settlement, right? Cant' see from the CME page when it's...
Wasn't watching and I didn't close out a short call that landed (barely) ITM and I shorted instead of buying an ES at 4:14. Do I just have to...
For those not in the know, gut strangles are where both options are in the money. I suppose the Greeks are different for such an arrangement and...
Yes please mister fordewind tell us more about the hard boner you look for
Interesting, so API isn't a generalized format that API softwares can all work with? Does each site/platform have its own languages? I'd be...
Hello, I have mild to moderate Java experience, looked at a few Python lessons before, but not unfamiliar with coding or how to pick it up. But,...
Now, is that advantage OVER the retailers or AGAINST the retailers? The way I see it, it's all against the market. Institutions are often...
I think the colloquial thought is that institutions have advantages against retail traders, but wouldn't any exploitable pattern be quickly...
The CBOE will get right on it!
I consider the same question when holding, cutting losses, or taking profits: Would I buy/sell here even if my position was different? Holding...
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