The posts on this board tend to be of a higher caliber than I've seen elsewhere. Thanks to all who participate. I do hope to kick my trading up...
I hope I care about both :p. But when choosing a trade terminal PnL (max profit?) is more important right? That's a static, concrete value....
tommcginnis, Just saw your post. You said it better than I. My previous post suggests analyzing capital efficiency probably can't be done...
Do you mean "Portfolio margining" or "managing"? Yes, I already learned "profitability is difficult" the hard way. But my question speaks to...
Robby, that seems like a useful way to size stock trades. However, I only trade options and am looking at ways to optimize margin buying power...
Ok. I Googled those topics and read until one eyeball rolled out of my head. I think finding worthwhile trades and maximizing capital use is a...
In order to enhance profitability over time, I've been thinking about the factors that go into one's rate of return. For example, one might sell a...
My concern with holding the stock is trial failure. Losing on the stock at the same time the straddle declines in value does not sound appealing,...
Appreciate the reply. I talked to TDA about the synth call hedge as well. They agree the idea is theoretically good but may suffer from the...
Just looked at AXON and placed a similar trade. Thanks for the tip. The trade can even be set so there's zero risk on the put side. However, I...
Greetings, Despite my lack of experience, the trades have been profitable. I closed out my strangle and some of my other positions at a 75%...
JackRab, I'm finally getting what you're saying. On other stocks I've been selling CCs and don't mind owning the stock (e.g. 5 months selling...
You'd have to read the thread from the beginning to understand that I first traded a covered call believing in a big move up. Then the big...
Stymie, I appreciate the detail here. Yes, this is BCRX and the IV is over 300%. The binary event is earnings Monday but more importantly expected...
Another good idea for an adjustment: sell the stock and go naked like a regular straddle. However, I'm not prepared for that risk. I can afford...
Ryan81, Good ideas. I'm green still, but I was thinking along these lines as well and I like your ideas. Basically: keep rolling out to strikes...
Hey, the light bulbs finally lit up. It's not as bad as you think (but I still had it wrong): I received a high premium on the call so my BE on...
I recently traded a covered call on a high volatility stock. Didn't particularly want to own the stock, but the call premium was so high I got in...
Thanks for the replies. Part of my confusion came from the 5:1 split and ending up with ns20/100 options instead of the standard ones I had. It...
Hi, I've been in VIX school, and the tuition has been somewhat high. Since I'm already flunking out, I should ask: Should I buy to close the...
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