There is still no improvement with optionsoracle. If anyone using it is able to get current prices for the indexes would greatly appreciate some...
Trade index options on the US markets whilst in Melbourne. Find the most volume being moved is in the last couple of hours so trade for a couple...
Yeah have tried doing that and usually works but this time it won't, loaded the latest version with new psotions but still doing the same thing....
http://www.samoasky.com/ Anyone using Optionsoracle having some problems with prices? I can refresh quotes but my loaded positions remain the...
Even if you plan to sit on your hands till expiration, still think you could benefit from knowing your Greeks, they might just save your butt when...
My sentiments exactly. Mindset being the operative word.
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what percentage of capital do you guys risk? If vol spikes, do you increase your position if your view on vol hasn't changed or do you take small...
my sentiments exactly JG. Intuitive and can't be found in books in imo.
I don't believe you can successfully trade these type of strategies without understanding the greeks & vol. I prefer to predit vol than market...
What do you do to evaluate and keep an eye on the multiply IC's you put im the same month and same indice, for example SPX. I have a few IC's on...
I like the way Dan goes about it. I'm not as rigid with my rules on managing of ICs, prefer to stay flexible and work of greek values when...
Take it from me theres more to it than just slapping on a strategy and expecting to get a nominated return upon what you think you know. We are...
JG, Sure the margin is a little less forgiving, but it was margin size on one position when strikes are that much wider than a standard IC,...
You do not have to buy them black swan wide. I think you will find that even 10 delta calls and puts can work well with this strategy. On top of...
You deserve it Mark. I can imagine the time and effort you put in to your blog & replying to posts would go largely unrewarded, so enjoy fruits of...
I gave up being long vega a couple mths back when by DDs did F all for me, but now getting some long vega might be due.
I am obviously not a frequent contributor to ET & only occasionally pop in to read posts from time to time, hoping to pick up some valuable...
Trying to model something that is uncertain will just end up a guestimation, that will always be the case. Consider using something like...
This has worked for me in the past, especially when the underlying keeps moving away from my call spreads, the only problem I have with buying...
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