ooops, I misread the title of this thread. If we're talking about the end of Feb, I would look at the March Fly, not the February. The debit...
I don't know what is the BEST. That having been said, a February 90/100/110 Call Fly for $1.45 produces a very nice risk graph at $100. If I...
Thanks again Ursa. Regarding "expected dividends", I have a pretty firm rule that I shy away from shorting dividend paying stocks. Reason is...
Ursa, thank you very much for the kind response. I really do appreciate it very much. You inquired as to the interest expense computation when...
On the double theta thing, I have two comments. 1. I never said it was the One Big Advantage. I just used it as a starter. 2. I was...
Ursa, you also stated, "He opens by describing a strategy that has came up in his mind, not actually traded or tested or researched. That wouldn't...
Nikko, look at SmilingSinc's response. He said he was not talking about margin interest expense. He said he was talking about the margin...
Ursa, in the middle of your posting above you state, "Now, instead of addressing this obvious misconception, thanking for the new insights or even...
SmilingSynic, thanks for clarifying that you were not talking about the margin interest charge, but the margin requirement. Let me throw out...
MTE, thank you for explaining "spot" and "edge". It was clear and very helpful. jj90, when George decided that he was no longer going to...
Rally, I can't promise not to start another of these stupid threads. Just look over this thread and look at so much valuable information I got,...
Damon, in your suggestion that I read a book on synthetics, do those books merely define the various synthetics, or do they delve into whether and...
Smilingcynic, I'm with you all the way regarding the application of Reg. T, especially as it applies to the margin interest charge. I've been...
Rally, I don't always short shares in blocks of 100. Bob
Richard, the reason I don't list all of the reasons is that there are so many people here who will blast away at anything I say. Just look at...
This simple strategy consists of: A. Buying Calls B. Shorting Stock In sufficient quantity so that the deltas are neutralized. Yes, this...
I would like to add one more thing about the Wash Sale rules. Even where the Wash Sale rules act to disallow one's loss, it is not a...
This is a very interesting and very sophisticated subject. Hopefully I can get the ball rolling with the following: With delta neutral...
Spin, good answer to a tough question. Bob
MTE, no I don't expect you to read my mind, or anyone else's mind. These public Bulletin Boards are not the most efficient means of...
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