naked call assignment

Discussion in 'Trading' started by zdreg, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. zdreg

    zdreg

    if u should get assigned on a naked call on a US financial stock what are the consequences?
     
  2. MTE

    MTE

    Jail time.:D
     
  3. You end up naked in wallstreet wearing a barrel with two rubber straps and panhandling for money to buy bread at the soupkitchen.
     
  4. zdreg

    zdreg

    if you buy in will u have violated margin rules?
     
  5. My brokers are giving warnings about auto assignments that leave you short. I assume you would be in violation, so youbetter check with the broker.
     
  6. zdreg

    zdreg

    the question is if u buy in the same day will you be ok?
     
  7. piezoe

    piezoe

    Yes.
     
  8. mwerbe

    mwerbe

    short selling ban lifted as of oct 8th so all oct options are fine to short even ridiculously out of the money gs puts lol
     
  9. Get out the lube because Cox will be shoving it where the sun don't shine