IBKR opens @ 50 or so.

Discussion in 'Stocks' started by demoship, May 3, 2007.

  1. colewave

    colewave

    I've never seen options available so fast after an IPO.
     
    #301     May 18, 2007
  2. I agree ... one week post IPO there are options on IBKR ?

    how is that possible ?

    next thing you know there will be SSF's on IBKR

    :p
     
    #302     May 19, 2007
  3. WinSum

    WinSum

    Interactive Brokers has its roots in the Options market making business and it is a pretty big part of their business.

    No one can price IBKR options better than the folks at Interactive Broker.
     
    #303     May 19, 2007
  4. I'm in @ $ 26.70. This has catch the falling knife metaphor all over it - but I wanted to enter a position right here, right now. No stops. If she tanks to $ 26. then I'll be heading for the exits.
    I actually like the valuation of the stock and the going forward potential, we'll see how this plays out.
    Cheers!
    MS
     
    #304     May 19, 2007
  5. colewave

    colewave

    Congrats. I established the beginning of my position on Friday as well. I'm looking to build up this position over the next week.

    This is a long term hold for me and not a quick flip.
     
    #305     May 19, 2007
  6. Yeah but I was under the impression that an IPO has to be around awhile for options to become available.
     
    #306     May 19, 2007
  7. Hoping it works out for you.
     
    #307     May 19, 2007
  8. This is not new. With such a large float, not even unusual. There is no rule preventing it.

    As for IB making a market in its own options...... I suspect they might be forbidden from doing that. Anyone know for sure?
     
    #308     May 19, 2007
  9. airwalk

    airwalk Guest

    #309     May 21, 2007
  10. Nice turn up today. Maybe that earn move up spooked the shorts.
     
    #310     May 21, 2007