My Options Play

Discussion in 'Options' started by Multioption, Oct 3, 2005.

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  1. it is very hard to figure how AAPL keeps trading higher -- particularly like today- after its lukewarm earnings - frankly I'd keep an eye on it for a golden short opportunity -maybe look for a sweet reversal on decent volume.

    also -- check out front month open interest to get a potential read on where it might head as we clsoe in on Nov expiry

    I am going to put it on radar - particulalry if/when it breaches 60 level.

    Only thing is -- in Q4 -- its hard for me to think AAPL will sell off hard. But you know what they say about opinions & arse-h-les.

    Also that brings to mind a scene when (in Patton) George C. Scott's concerned about the Germans' plans-- and how they NEVER mounted a Winter attack before in their History-- he then says:

    "so I think that is exactly what they will do"!

    Whenever I think something is highly improbable or even borderline 'imposible' in these markets or with a particular equity- I always think about the movie 'Patton' --- and that quote !

    iCe
    :cool:
     
    #541     Nov 2, 2005
  2. novel20

    novel20

    Multioption, if you have hold the BBY calls like you did with PEET calls, you wouldn't incur the $3k+ loss. Why would you hold the calls for PEET even it was down $1.5 from your entry price, but not the BBY calls?
     
    #542     Nov 2, 2005
  3. I saw that question coming! Lo, I have no regrets for cutting my losses on BBY; why? The stock dropped from ITM to OTM territory and I had already paid more than necessary on time, so the most logical thing to do was to cut losses as opposed to expecting BBY to rally. I knew it would come back but I couldn't allow myself to wait till Nov expiration to recover $1.80.

    I think I will hit my goal before December ending. My trading approach for the 10K account has been fine tuned!

    I'll update!

    Edit: Peet did not drop below 30 (OTM territory)
     
    #543     Nov 2, 2005
  4. hope you guys took positions in QCOM

    I suggested buying Jan premium (in hindsight November maybe was better choice)

    lucked out --- was able to sell more Nov 40p on spike down right after earnings release when it traded back to <39 - to spread with my January 37.50p (at least - I "think" I lucked out )

    :eek: -- :D :D


    Not too F*&^^%$ng wild

    Look for 43 on Qcom

    had you guys bought calls when it was 39 area - you are now up 3+ -- and you heard it all on this thread (for free) !

    if "they" fill gap - then it's up for grabs as far as price going forward -who knows maybe it 'still' trades down to 36-37 to resolve that open gap on its' chart... but like the character in the movie "Gladiator" said to Maximus:

    "but-- not yet" ??
     
    #544     Nov 2, 2005
  5. lol. You will make money running susbcription service!:)
     
    #545     Nov 2, 2005
  6. Cool thread

    I havent had time to read it all, can someone bring me up to speed how are you doing for your 100k goal?

    Any open positions.

    Thanks!
     
    #546     Nov 2, 2005
  7. lucky call -

    now -- watch for potential broker (sheep) upgrades on QCOM as I opinied in above post -- last week -- when I sugested looking into QCOM long

    stock still has a battle going on

    b.t.w

    notice volume on QCOM front 40c = 17K (open interest at open of around 14-15K as I recall)
     
    #547     Nov 2, 2005
  8. I'm up a little above 20K! New position is likely to be initiated tomorrow!
     
    #548     Nov 2, 2005
  9. PEET issues so-called downside guidance (FYI)
     
    #549     Nov 2, 2005
  10. hit 42.50 in AH
     
    #550     Nov 2, 2005
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