Finally found an example on the net: https://members.capitaldiscussions.com/go/c.naked-option-margin-calculator [ATTACH] It seems the $2.50 per...
For example what is the reason behind such big differences in the volumes? I mean the many strikes with missing volumes on the google page. Volume...
I don't get it! In the fineprint they write this: "Minimum charge of USD 2.50 per share of underlying. This minimum does not apply for End of Day...
Ok, people have told me not to use public data sources like yahoo and google. Yes, they are right. FYI here are again gigantic differences...
Does Saturday count as a business day? :)
Hmm, yes, I must admit this applies also to me, a newbie, as I'm still preparing for going live soon :). My trades so far have all just been some...
Hi folks, sorry to bother you again with another of my beginner's questions: Say I short sell a Put and the option of the counterparty expires...
FYI: I'm not selling anything. Except short-selling options of course... :D
Here's my Q&D implementation in C++, in case someone can need it: double calc_margin(const double S, const double K, const bool fC, const double...
Yes, that I too would think so, but I just wanted hear a second source to be sure what they really could have meant. Thx.
Hi, At IB's web site the following formula for naked call margin calc is given: Stock Options Call Price + Maximum ((20% * Underlying Price - Out...
Hmm. you could be right if ETF options have different margin requirements, I'll need to check this. Thx for the info. Update: Yes, the margin...
Hmm. I don't know where you got that "2.5x margin", as the margin requirements at IB are usually about 20% of the underlying spot per leg (depends...
Sorry to disappoint you: no blackjack, and also no hookers... :D
??? Sorry, I don't understand your question as it does not make any sense with what I said. Maybe a misunderstanding?... You seem to be a futures...
If it goes ITM, then you hedge with the underlying. Net effect is about PnL=0. So what? I bind the cash needed for hedging only a few days, as...
Come on, you are still thinking of an early-close. Just forget it completely, and you will have less headaches! Because then liquidity,...
I think it really doesn't matter as an early-close isn't desired at all. In case the strike gets hit, then hedging will be activated, usually...
Ok folks, you had a fair chance, but now the funding is secured, and I'm revoking my public offer. If things go well as planned, then I'll soon...
"product" or instrument was meant; vehicle is the wrong word, yes true.
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