I think all three of these strategies, when used around earnings should be in and out of quickly. So if the stock doesn't move significantly after...
So would you be willing to trade 'A' instead of 'B' if it succeeded more often even though it paid less?
I reckon so.
What? Convexity? If trade 'A' is successful if the price moves $10 and trade 'B' is succesful if the price moves $20. Trade 'A' will be...
But deeper OTM options won't be the same size, the risk of failure would increase. That's an important trade-off. Going deeper OTM would...
Well I don't know the stock will get naughty "for sure" and even if the stock does move a lot after earnings if the implied volatility drops and...
What's a reverse condor? Well it doesn't appear to be very common but that's one thing Iâm curious about. Basically turn the Iron Condor upside...
Has anyone ever bought Reverse Iron Condors before earnings? They look like an interesting alternative to Straddles and Strangles because they...
I also purchased 'Trading Pro System' for about $150. I don't have the actual count but it's over 24 hours worth of videos. Focuses on Iron...
You're right. So far all have is a March $34-$39 credit spread.
Down she goes. So far so good. I don't think this kitty is gonna bounce. (Fingers crossed)
I recommend having a mentor. I'm happy with TradersEdgeLive.com, I think they have decent prices for what they offer. I tried learning it on my...
Not exactly, you can only exercise the options that you bought and are ITM. Even then you would lose some time premium. You can close the entire...
Unless you do a calendar which the OP said was not allowed.
OK here's my attempt. To be long Theta you need to have an overall short strategy and you want the position to go down in price. Any increase in...
Me and a trading partner started following this stock this week as well. I was thinking of buying some $28 PUTs because this company looks...
Howard, I have been looking at your journal and have some questions and comments. Entry Points: If entering at 60 days gives you more...
Thanks heech, I'm following you now. Gotta go, I have a sick SQL Server to tend to.
If a stock isn't volatile then the options won't have much value and getting $1.00 might not be possible. BNS and RY have options with strikes $5...
I'm so confused! If the stock stays between $46 and $54 neither option is exercised and he keeps the two premiums, right?
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