Great point, however it is also a good place to share ideas. I certainly wouldn't come here to get stock tips.... Advice and information are...
The problem with delta (directional) option plays is two-fold. 1. Adjusting for Theta (or premium) 2. Delta risk. Spreads can mitigate...
It's funny - because it is really not the price of GOLD that is at issue it is the buying power of the dollar. I would think, traditionally in...
Another common method is: =XXXXXX|FIELD!'SYMBOL Both eSignal and Obsidian do it this way. Example: MSFT LAST would be for eSignal:...
I use Obsidian. They also have algo trading servers and program trading systems (which are extra). They are tied into Penson, Goldman, and...
I know they offer Obsidian Trading Software - which is similar to Think-or-Swim. They clear at Penson.
Yeah - I have been getting long below 135. Think that once the Greece/EU gets a little calm down we could see a slight move back up into the 140...
Look at buying spreads that get you net short premium. That will give you a static yield and a downside buffer. It will also increase a log-normal...
I have actually trades pairs and done fairly well at it. However, it was based on "deal terms" and not typical beta pairs trading. Technically...
You might look at doing ratio Collars / Fences. This helps in both generating static yields and can also give you positive /negative delta...
You forgot the most important method of making money - being the insurance underwritter. Casinos and Insurance have the best returns on LIQUID...
VIX single digits, ISEE 200, Skew Flat. Hell, I might just go HARD DELTAS (Syn. ITM Puts).
Maybe the hedge funds are OUT of control - if they are being forced to cover their short positions. While most people I talk to agree this is...
Concure. That's why I mentioned the skew flattening and ISEE index. However July/Aug high to Oct was a 5% sell off 1240 to 1180. Let's not...
I know Mav personally. I have great respect for him and he is able to justify his opinions. While Mav and I disagree sometimes, he is sharp and...
Sorry for the Snip - just wanted to get to the meat. I think this is a pretty good rally we are having, my issue is that it is too steep and...
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