Quick assignment question...

Discussion in 'Options' started by jackinv, Dec 27, 2009.

  1. vjay

    vjay

    Quick--Where can I sell a $20 strike for $5 on a stock tradng at $15?
     
    #11     Dec 28, 2009

  2. I believe most traders would have better results if they ignored B/E.

    Once you own a position, it's your job to manage risk and exit the position at an appropriate time. That exit point depends on risk/reward, probability of earning money if you hold etc.

    But the one thing that does not matter - is the price you paid to own the position. The position is either good to hold right now, at today's price, or it's not. Nothing else matters.

    I know that's a minority view, but it's the correct stance nonetheless.

    Mark
     
    #12     Dec 28, 2009
  3. spindr0

    spindr0

    Would you settle for $4 ? :)

    Try the LVS Jan 2012 20 call
     
    #13     Dec 28, 2009
  4. jackinv

    jackinv

    I tend to agree, I've had positions where I sold and then the underlying would turn against me for a day or two heavily and the premium would get close or double but I would still be very far away from the probability of being ITM. Reluctantly taking losses even if I still felt good about the position to stick to some arbitrary "system".

    That's why I'm here ;)
     
    #14     Dec 29, 2009