Also, with options, I find there is much more versatility with delta/theta choices on different date strikes that seem to give an edge so that...
Not sure what you mean -- 'pure gamma plays'. Still relatively new to options strategies beyond what I've developed here. Can you explain? please...
"Imagine if options did not decrease over night. An investor could buy a straddle at 3:59 EST and close the position at 9:30 the next morning for...
Hi, Does theta decay occur overnight? If so, generally speaking, how much does this impact the overall daily decay? I know theta is a...
Yes, that's my fear also. Hence my attempt to hedge my spreads via opposing naked options or with an opposing spread. But this works only when...
Thanks for the comment; it's appreciated, esp implied vs historical volatility, this distinction makes sense. For me, IV is just a general gauge,...
Apologies if my first post was not that easy to understand, I may not be using all of the technically correct lingo, being self-taught from...
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Thanks for the reply. However, because of my frequency and type of trading, I won't be filing under 'capital gains/loss'; this category, as I...
If I had enough capital, I think I would scalp the underlying if the conditions where right. But I think I would continue trading vertical spreads...
Here's a screenshot of a more typical 'ideal' trading day last week. Trading with about $200 capital, profit of $32, net. [ATTACH]
Started trading about two years ago. Made all the rookie mistakes, and lost $10K+. I didn't declare in taxes, assuming that a negative income is...
Actually, high IV is better, as I can sell the spreads at higher prices and can go further OTM for same price. I've noticed that as the IV has...
Hi, First time poster. Been trading for about a year and a half. Finally seem to have a strategy I like that is profitable. Would like feedback...
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