SPX Credit Spread Trader

Discussion in 'Journals' started by El OchoCinco, May 17, 2005.

  1. I saw 4.3 there too when unlocked the price, but I don't think you will get a credit for this double diagonal. If I see a credit of 4.3, I will jump in without doing any analysis.

    BTW if you look at each individual option, you will find a 7.xx debit using the mid. I really don't understand how TOS quotes me a credit of 4.3.
     
    #9671     Aug 24, 2006
  2. have to say Coach...very NICE call...a little un-coach like ( so close to the money!:p) but after much volatility the SPX has been acting like a pussy cat of late...this play should work out very nicely! (hope I didn't jinx it:D)
     
    #9672     Aug 24, 2006
  3. cdowis

    cdowis

    Dumb question -- what is EW? Edwards Lifesciences??
     
    #9673     Aug 25, 2006
  4. EOM futures option...So his play is a short term diagonal using regular exp with EOM exp. also BOX does penney's
     
    #9674     Aug 25, 2006
  5. Sailing

    Sailing

    Try looking at this combination @ Oct expiration and notice the difference

    SPX 1350/1375 Oct/Dec Call
    SPX 1250/1225 Oct/Dec Put

     
    #9675     Aug 25, 2006
  6. Murray,

    I like your diagonal. This requires only half of the margin.
     
    #9676     Aug 25, 2006
  7. Sailing

    Sailing

    Then consider an Oct/Sept 1300/1300 put diagonal with half the contracts as the long...

    see if you like that even better.

    M~




     
    #9677     Aug 25, 2006
  8. Murray,

    Too bad that I have used up most of my margin in my RUT diagonals and verticals. I only have small amount of buying power for emergency adjustment and don't have enough margin to open these positions.

    My broker charged me margin on both legs for diagonals. I called them and they said it is the NASD regulation.

    I guess I have no choice but move to haircut. Have you decided how you like to set up your trading entity?

    Percy
     
    #9678     Aug 25, 2006
  9. Remarg

    Remarg

    Sorry guys,

    When should be the TOS new release with the volatility tools?

    Regards
     
    #9679     Aug 25, 2006
  10. Sailing

    Sailing

    We're in the process.... if tough when there's 50 different opinions in a large group.

    Large group dynamics are interesting.... especially when it comes to money.

    M~



     
    #9680     Aug 25, 2006