Since an option's IV must decline to zero by expiration, why don't options traders just sell-to-open calls/puts, hedge by buying/shorting the...
Pfizer is about to release its quarterly earnings. It's IV is at 22%, and should revert back to its mean of 14% after the release, I have a plan t...
Hi! I'm new to forex trading; I just started in a $25 FXCM micro account. Let me tell you my experience. First, I went up to $30 Then, I...
I've just set up my trading account, and I'd like to start by selling covered calls. What criteria do you use to evaluate a stock's...
Does trading your own portfolio successfully look good to hirers? I'm currently swing-trading $500 (don't laugh, it's the money I set aside for...
Anyone think EVVV is a good buy? EVVV is a company that makes endovascular surgical neuroradiology equipment (guidewires, endovascular coils,...
Is this a good trading strategy: 1. If you have, say, 1000 shares of a stock, post an order such like $10-$10.25(75x10). This will trick other...
What licenses do you need to trade derivatives (equity options)? Series 7, 55, and 66 I know, b/c that's the general requirements to work in the...
Is there a difference between investment banking sales-traders and stockbrokers? Is it mainly the volume and clientele? I can't figure it out. Is...
How are investment bank traders' bonuses calculated? Is it a percentage of profits generated for the bank? Like lets say an equities trader...
What's the average day of a professional options trader (working for a prop firm, hedge fund, or bank)? I suppose for the first hour and half...
I've got an interesting situation: Currently, I'm attending Orange Coast College, and earning my AS in Cardiovascular Technology, so I can work...
Would entering into a spread that's delta-gamma neutral, w/ a long vega be profitable, if you enter a few weeks before the release of the...
How does a beginning options trader use implied volatility? And why do advanced options traders quote options in terms of their implied...
Would buying OTM LEAP calls on mining --PCU, RPT--, and oil --RIG, HERO-- companies be a good swing trading strategy? All four companies I've...
Would this be a good options trading system: Write OTM puts to accquire shares of RIG and GFI, and, if assigned, write OTM calls against those...
Anyone here trade bonds? Can you give me any info about it?
What do you think the worst direct access brokerage firm out there is? My feeling is the E-trade Power Pro stuff. Two second execution?!!!!?...
Here are some excellent reasons to buy IBM: 1. Good earnings yield of 6.71% beats the 30 year US treasury bond yield of 4.75% 2. PEGY...
Why would anyone implement delta-gamma neutral hedging? I understand you wouldn't lose money, but conversely, you wouldn't make money either....
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