As you probably noticed, the strangle's value did not drop as much as TOS's model suggested. That's because the IV expansion and contraction hits...
Last I knew, it was a simple 20 question online test. Well, simple if you have a clue about options :) No series of challenging obstacles....
That's probably true on both accounts. Brokers that require approval for add'l levels of option trading will let you start will covered calls...
"I dont plan on trading intraday, unless there is some huge movement or something." What differemce does that make? If your 5% stop is hit...
"I have been trading my IRA with IB, and selling naked options is forbidden in IRA accounts. I am thinking of opening a regular trading account,...
When you know what the future will bring, you will always know what the best thing to do is. Otherwse, you place your bets and you use...
Warrants? (g) What happens if the index moves enough to result in your stop loss being triggered on one side and then the index reverses and...
1) IB provides a 1040 D for you and the IRS. The IRS requires specific info regardless of whether you use the tax booklet form, your own...
As for your conclusion about credit spreads and iron condors, I disagree. All positions have an adverse possibility. You should trade those that...
OK, I think that I got it now. I'm going to take the middle ground and let you and MTE lob 'em over my head at each other (wink). Seriously,...
It's an adjusted contract. From the numbers in thegazelle's link, that contract is worth about $2,767 (stock + cash) so if the Jun 35p is bid...
moo and JSL Capital, Thanks for your opinions. Your suggestions make sense: "In short, given the choice, stick with XP" rselite, Thanks...
I I use my computer to trade with my broker IB. I use my broker to buy and sell options. Are you the new self appointed SYSOP?
I'm about to buy a new computer and I was wondering if any IB users are also on Vista. Everything going smoothly with the new operating...
Well, sh*t happens. But at least you did your due diligence and chose an option strategy that enhanced the risk/reward distribution. Losing...
The AGIX news is in. The good news is that the stock didn't go to zero. The bad news is obvious. As a follow up, from a risk/reward...
And I told you that a 50% drop in IV is a very conservative number. If it drops to its historic average, it will be more like 80% down and that...
Came across this in my reading. Don't know if his is any good. Give a look! Ya nevah know... http://simulator.investopedia.com/
You painted the rosy side of the AGIX story. The other side of the coin is: Phase 2 ARISE trials had problems and the company was accused of...
With these high IV pending FDA announcements, occasionally you'll see a reversal where there is a lcoked in profit. Problem is, the stock isn't...
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