I don't write naked puts. However, I do short stocks and write puts against the short stock. This combination is a "covered put write". It is...
Newguy, if you had been long the stock, you could have exercised your long puts, thus closing out your stock position for the strike price....
There are still plenty of stocks left to short.
GTS, the bailout package you are referring to, relatess to executive compensation. That's a separate issue. I was speaking about the overall...
WTF...I'm not the brightest bulb on the shelf, but I have two questions. 1. How the hell can the Fed take over Freddie or Fannie without...
Why not insure these "naked" puts with a low premium (high copay) long Puts? 4Q
Penozi, thanks for the precise and clear explanation.
Can someone please give an example of a Double Calendar and a Double Diagonal? Thanks. 4Q
Both are good. Where the hell is it written that you can't have an account at each?
When it comes to any security I never assume anything. I know for a fact that the underlying stock can only go up, down, or sideways. I have a...
Atticus and Nanook: If you are asking if I do covered call writes and covered put writes at the same time on the same underlying stock, the...
Here's my take on it: 1. Take the $50,000 and purchase a good mutual bond fund. Look for good management and a good track record. You...
I don't know what the margin maintenance requirement is. But a bigger question is: How will your margin interest charge be computed? This one I...
I use Optionetics Platinum for this purpose. For me, at least, it works well.
On occasion, I do a variation of OTM uncovered calls. I do it synthetically: short the stock and write a deep in the money Put. The proceeds...
dmo, I've never dealt with IB. Upon reading your posting I went to the Schwab site and tried to place a short stock order on USO. Not...
DMO, another interesting posting from you. I know you are accurately stating your experience. I wish I had a good answer for you. I will tell...
DMO gave an excellent and accurate description of the synthetic aspects of this. Only thing I would add is that I find that I can more easily...
MTE, you're right with respect to the dividend. Valid point.
I would hope that you would get at least a telephone call. For sure you should ask this question to your broker and receive a written reply....
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