Thanks.
That would be my preference too, but there are situations where the risk/reward ratios along with favorable success probabilities would be...
spindr0, the idea of a "zero cost collar" is appealing, but so far, due to the reasons you mentioned above, I haven't been able to find one that...
When an equity experiences an overnight gap down of 3% of it's previous day's close, do atm options with a 30 day expiration time generally...
I have a good understanding of option fundamentals, but a more limited understanding of combining options, and strategies. At the moment, I am...
Spindr0, Elite Trader is one of the best resources available, so yes, the time and effort to post here certainly qualifies, and the opportunity to...
Exactly my point about different names for the same thing in the world of options.
So back to draining the swamp. When using a collar to insure against an opening gap for a long equity position held overnight, how does one...
In Greek Mythology, Piezoe is a lesser god but a god no less. :) ------- Avoid the temptation to Google "google". That will destroy the...
Based on a small sampling of the 40+ million hits from the google search, it certainly appears that vertical is the assumption as you indicated...
Are all collars vertical or can they be diagonal? If so, how do you specify which collar you are speaking of?
Spindr0, If I have peed in your face, then I certainly apologize.
Interesting choice of words. I fail to see an implication of indebtedness. No offense taken.
Spindr0, Thank you for the time and effort you put into assisting me in my quest to understand the meaning and construction of a "vertical...
No one specifically asked you to respond. You made the choice to formulate your rhetorical answer and post it in response to your ego in the same...
"Vertical is redundant when talking about a collar" would have been much more helpful than rhetoric like "Google option + collar", and viewed by...
The option side would be of interest for future reference if you have the time to spare.
Equity and Forex.
I'm trying to gain a better understanding of the financial markets from a market maker's perspective, details of how they operate, and methods and...
My primary concern is just holding the position overnight and closing it out the next day.
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