Well here goes.. you may go ahead and shoot me if you like.....I might sound like some kook living in a hut in Montana. There is a pervasive...
What an interesting idea. Along the same lines, there are now competitions for pianists that require youtube submission instead of submitting...
My vote is "the same" because.... I never trusted them in the first place.
Perhaps this will convince some of my buy-and-hold friends with financial advisors that there is no way to evaluate which of these people can be...
This question is for premium sellers. There are a number of butterfly and condor traders posting here. Which type of position do you favor, and...
Wow, thanks, that's what I want! Free is the best price.
I need a way to graph positions that will show me the situation on any day I choose--not just today or at expiration. I use IB, and I don't want...
That has been a good play of late. Perhaps will evaporate with the fall in vol.
Can you explain a bit about what you mean by holds? Do you refer to margin? And what instruments are you trading?
Hi Shorts, I bet that it will return. Maybe we will have a little holiday quiet period. Then the new administration will come in and start...
It is lack of money management that wipes people out.
I appreciate all the comments so far. I wonder if it does have something to do with Optionetics (needless to say I want nothing to do with...
I am curious about Lord's book on collars. I don't want to pay his astronomical price. Anyone able/willing to summarize it for me? thanks Mary
Greg, I highly recommend both of McMillan's books. It was these books that allowed me to finally make some money. One is not a repeat of the...
Position sizing on market neutral strategies should be looked at with reference to your entire portfolio. Keep in mind that if 1987 happens...
I recommend McMillan's books. They are written in very clear language. Also agree with the poster who recommended CBOE free videos. Mary
Yes, there is a way to isolate volatility. Read McMillan on Options. He explains this in detail. It can require a lot of margin and is an...
Hi Mark, Thanks so much for your thoughtful and generous responses on this forum. I have ordered your book. I am an iron butterfly trader...
I don't think they charge you if it is not filled. If it is not filled and you cancel, it though, they do charge you. And since modifying an...
Execution is more important than the little stuff like cancellation fees. You won't have to modify your orders that much if execution is good.
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