I have thought about this a great deal. I have always exited early, knowing that the influence of gamma is much greater than either the influence...
This past year was my worst on record. Traded only the S&P 500 emini options using IB with reverse gamma scalping. Eked out a profit of $300.00...
Is it best to place trades during open outcry (9:00 AM to 2:30 PM EST ) or close of regular trading hours (3:30 PM to 4:00 PM EST) or some other...
Is it best to place trades during open outcry (8:20 AM to 1:30 PM EST ) or close of regular trading hours (3:30 PM to 4:00 PM EST) or some other...
Before I start trading gold futures options, I have a question. First, I understand what day these options expire based on the contract month....
Before I start trading light crude futures options, I have a question. First, I understand what day these options expire based on the contract...
Anyone use these techniques in some form? I wanted to start a discussion, for I am considering doing reverse gamma scalping using short straddles...
I have been trading ES futures and futures options for many years, and I am curious. Who trades when? Folklore suggests that "dumb money" trades...
My Underlying: ES (S&P 500 emini) Multiplier: 50 I set up the following long Iron Butterfly (IB): Long May 1125P Short May 1195P Short...
This has never happened but I am curious. Suppose 4:15PM EST, on the third Friday of the month (options expiration day) arrives, and all the ES...
Lots of good decision about risk/reward recently. One question I always ask myself before placing option positions: What if the market is down...
I've been with IB for quite a while, and while many complain, I have been happy. I am just curious. I trade a large number of futures options...
As a group, we do not talk enough about current option strategies. What I mean is we don't analyse, as a group, where the current volatility...
Yesterday, I read an article about reverse call calendar spreads. Anyone use this strategy? Your long call--do you use one with 60 days until...
Recently, after years of trading, I finally ask myself this question before I place any option trade. When I am right, selecting the option...
I have a friend from Japan who wants to set up an offshore partnership for a hedge fund in the British Virgin isles. Can that entity have an...
I've been trading options for over 10 years, and I never really had a discussion with anyone about when to enter option trades--specifically what...
I rarely allow ITM options to be assigned (for serials) or to be settled in cash (quarterlies). This December period I actually had a long put...
Ran into an interesting question from a colleague. He currently has a ratio covered call going (4 long underlyings and 5 short calls). All calls...
The strangest thing happened today--I wasn't able to create a vertical spread or any other recognized spread type. The following procedure has...
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