I only know two options strategies: buy calls and buy puts. Now I know what a straddle is. What's an example of a less risky straddle? I'm...
I agree that in this case it may be okay as the guy seeks publicity and offers but in any other case I think the post should be deleted.
Lets say you have a stock like GROW or HANS - a real crazy stock that could easily go up 100% or down 50%. You don't want to predict, so you just...
no charts? - thats pretty impressive lescor
I'm referencing this thread: http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=85230&perpage=40&pagenumber=2 I think revealing a...
women got it going on, they out number guys in just about every college in any country. divorce is no longer taboo and they're getting paid so...
wow funny thread - trading and dating, 2 endevours with a 99% failure rate. think about it, what are the odds of you making millions from trading...
Good point. I only have experience with equity options and I have no experience with options on futures so I'm just trying to stick to what I'm...
Do they pay interest on balances? If not then there's your 'hidden cost' - they probably make 5% on all deposits. Even IB doesn't pay interest...
I wasn't aware of this. Do you mean options on index futures like ES/YM/etc.?
If I'm buying calls/puts - then the worst that can happen is that the contract expires worthless. So the exactly amount of risk is limited and...
You're lucky you have IT background. IT is still hot right now and there are plenty of sleazy consulting firms that will build up your resume,...
The way I see options is changing. I actually think for a new guy with say 25k, even if he can avoid PDT rule - he's better off with options....
I'm mostly a futures trader primarily because I really don't have an account big enough to buy 100 shares in like 10-20 companies that would...
I want to get long oil but thru options. Since I can't buy options on USO and XLE/OIH really doesn't track the price of oil that well, I'm...
Down twice today WTF! What is the longest its ever gone down and what if it doesn't come back up before market close today.
Down twice today WTF. What was the longest its ever gone down?
IB's interactive poll is like a joke. I'm not saying they shouldn't be clearly open to suggestions from customers but it just such a slow process...
Pekelo, this thread is a bit misleading. It makes it seem that the financial sales is the industry to be to make the big money in when in fact...
There's a definite trend nowadays of ex poker players moving into trading. Seeking a mentor is the smart thing to do cause when a new trader...
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