also from what I read, straddles don't apply for investment interest expense deduction.. it's the only option play you can't deduct that margin...
well should have sold my put options.. LOL , rough 33% gain over weekend hold I believe you got hit with: 1. volatility lowering, 2. call being...
thanks muff, appreciate it, let me try moving it up.. also for reference this was a month ago I believe, contract is set to expire though, yes,...
that can't be right muff?? a 92,000 risk... for $80 in premium ?????? credit spread is width of spread minus premium right ( 20 - 1.6 = 18.4 per...
you could also sell a percentage of them, to gain back a percentage what you put in, keeping the rest in to possible more move up.. I usually...
YOU don't even need to try to spark the interest.. once again.. if she is orientated toward money you're going to see small kid money attitude.....
I think we are confused.. I'm talking to keep in mind costs to borrow out this margin ( margin interest I believe is the actual terminology ) .....
I call it margin fee ( costs to borrow ).. call it what you like. I don't even know the proper term I guess.. ( margin interest ?? ) I know it...
I think one of the biggest concerns is Margin fee.. what are they charging you.. clearly IB has an advantage offer such low rates that going to...
It always seemed better to me to go futures ( ES ) or index ( SPX ) Because the 1256 contract is on indexes or cash settled... you gain the tax...
I'm a believer that money isn't taught.. it's either something someone is interested in or not.. I am the only one in my family who cares a...
Tao, you said you use to trade SPX, wondering why you went SPY, as you lose 1256 contract then
hi guys, asked some questions about spreads a couple weeks ago, got some information, then searched around and couldn't find anyone talking...
here's what wilt wrote me, in a very simple and easy to understand way: "Commissions are not a separate charge. They are factored into your P&L....
thank you guys, watching that video already a question.. so he says max loss is really just margin requirement or ( width of spread minus credit...
now sure what has transpired in these pages but things I wish my dad did.. that he didn't -follow and encourage my interest -even know my...
after learning about finance from people who study it, I have to say I see no need for you guys.. what you want is a free ticket to do as you...
does that mean you're buying calls or selling puts? lol
Eric Schmidt, google him if you don't know ( pun intended ) his two traits he looked for in applicants; persistence and curiosity success...
hi guys, wondering this, as maybe one is cash settled and larger, but I can't figure out why when sizing even margin requirement, ES seems to...
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