Thanks. But I do not want to brag because I know most traders got killed in the 2nd half of 2008. Honestly, I got lucky. Heading into July of...
Like you said, it depends.......But in general, twice the premium would raise red flags for me. It really depends on what the underlying is. For...
Wow. Lots of replies for a Saturday night. I went out for dinner and watched the NY Rangers win game 7 and came back to a ton of posts. I did...
I have been a so called "net seller" of option premium for many years. I have been profitable every year since 2003. The key is managing the...
Yes, I have that. And I think it's $30 a month in commissions and the data package is free. I am just curious if the CL options bid-ask is the...
TraDaToR, Quick question, do you trade CL(crude) options? And if you do, do you subscribe to a certain live data package?
Oh okay. I was looking for someone that is NOT using IB. I would like to compare bid-ask. Want to know if different firms are displaying a...
Are you using IB? If not I would like to compare a live bid-ask.
Glad there is a discussion about IB's bid-ask. I have been using IB since 2003 and I am wondering if the bid-ask that I see from IB say for a May...
I rather be a loner than to follow the herd. Social skills at work is really about bullshitting. Talking crap about last night's game,...
Weird. you keep insisting that I have a social problem just because I disagree with you. I am sure I can make many more friends than you can....
I am very happy with where I am in my life. I am in a very happy relationship. My relationship with my family is a very good one even though some...
retaildaytrader, you sound like a bitter old man who has lost a ton of money in the markets. Or maybe at some point you were very successful but...
Is anyone out there trading SI (silver) options? Just curious because there doesn't seem to be a lot of action on them and the bid-ask spread is...
A loner and a hermit? If you are a successful trader then you will have both the time and the money to travel, to go out and meet way more people...
When I first started trading, just about every family member snickered and waited for me to blow up. Now that I have a beautiful apartment and am...
Rules on unemployment varies from state to state. When I lived in New York City, I was laid off but I was also trading at the same time. All...
I have tried to explain the concept of selling options for a nice premium to some very smart people. All have college degrees, some even have MBAs...
I have been trading since 1996. I have come to the conclusion that I will not try to explain to others what I do. It's a waste of time! Do you...
I am relatively new to crude oil options. I am considering shorting a September 80 call for a premium of 2.40 ($2,400). This option expires August...
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