I suggest reading McMillan before the Natenberg book. kny 3 :cool:
That's right, he's a beginner so have him skip the beginner book, Thomsett, it must go for at least $12 to $14 on Amazon with free shipping. If...
Hey tradebanzai. Ask 10 traders their favorite options books & you'll get at least 10 different answers. My list (Amazon, everything ~40%...
Hey a529612. I wouldn't avoid I-T-M Calls at all. Deep ITM options should trade like water, no matter what the open interest. Your problem is...
Do you mean Dominion Resource (D) In-The-Money (DITM) options ? kny 3 :cool:
It's similar to Options Toolbox at CBOE but with a few newer graphics. If you don't have any option pricing software, it's OK. kny 3 :cool:
Yep, closing price or current price on the underlying. IV for the closest a-t-m, or take a peek at the nearest o-t-m to see if you want to...
I agree with MTE. Use the current at-the-money, average in & out if you're between the strikes. Article (if it's the one I saw) pointed out...
Beginner Book: Thomsett - "Getting Started in Options" Intermediate Book: McMillan (2) "Options as a Strategic Investment" or...
I agree with zdreg. Post the advise you gave so we can all learn. Should be interesting from someone recommending Condors to newbies and...
Hey ZF. Interesting post. 1. investor orders still get priority over market makers (to the best of my knowledge). 2. You can't have orders...
...but the little pig that built his house out of bricks lived happily everafter!!! :cool:
Hey Range. Since you said "Sep-Oct, up to 10% downside and reduce risk a lot", here is one alternative. (You could get 20 better strategies...
1. Which one is Sioux? 2. Expo people nuts for scheduling Las Vegas during Triple Witch week (and near holidays) and Florida in June/July....
Hey Trend. Any pricing calculator will do the job. www.cboe.com , you can download or use it there. Download takes a while. It will ask you...
Hey Trend Fader. You are correct, buying an out-of-the money call and put is a strangle. I wouldn't call this a volatility play. You are...
Quote from Tyler Durden: Im trying to open an account with IB, but i noticed they ask you how long you have been trading to "consider" if they...
hey toby. This is where you should do some homework. Use a pricing calculator (something simple like the Options Toolbox). Plug in the stock...
Hey Toby. I agree with Vhehn, but cheap o-t-m calls (as many as you can afford) and allow yourself plenty of time. If you think the stock will...
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