1. Do VIX options close to the VIX cash value, or the VIX futures value? 2. This scenario only works out if you can actually buy the VIX- when...
If I were able to actually buy the VIX, the January $10 call would give me the most downside protection. The VIX could go up any mount, and I...
I think by explaining my initial thought, you'll see better what my intent was with this trade, although I'm pretty sure there is no clear cut way...
With VXX and VXZ being different prices from the VIX, how many shares do you buy and how many calls do you write? I think if I were to do it, I...
Are you talking about VXX and VXZ? And how would you structure the trade?
The feel you're referring to is that if my position goes sour in a covered call, I can ride it out, as there is no expiration on how long I can...
2. On a covered call, my loss is limited to the amount I paid for the underlying shares. To me, that is less risky. 3. I clearly understand the...
Someone let me know if I'm wrong here, but the VIX mini futures trade at 100 x VIX, so one mini future contract would be around $2000 currently?...
Being short a put is too high or risk for me. Basically, I want to be as close to possible as holding the underlying security in this trade. With...
Can you tell me exactly how the VIX options are settled? My goal is to take advantage of the high premium on some of the vix calls. Depending on...
If somebody wanted to essentially trade a "VIX covered call", what would be the best way going about this. I know VIX has listed options, but you...
Anyone have any suggestions for strangle plays on FDA approvals coming up? I know Salix is coming up. Any others, especially ones people think are...
Yes, I know of the events.
Danshirley, That is the kind of annualized return I'm hoping for. Nothing drastic, just another way to make income each month. I will follow...
MDVN is pretty scary. I'm hoping that some of that risk can be diversified.
Kedwards, I am taking very careful consideration of any announcement dates coming up. In most situations, a pending announcement date is the...
I'm not looking to get rich quick. Basically, I've been building a stock portfolio over the last two years, and I believe right now is a silly...
Basically I don't. My first trade was ITMN. I sold 7.50 puts for .55 and bought 5 puts at .15. There's considerable downside risk, but my goal...
Way out of the money for income. Anywhere from 15 days to six weeks til expirtion.
Anyone here trade bull put spreads? I'm new to it. I virtual traded for awhile on a practice account and am about to get into it with real money,...
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