The "haves" and the have "N.O.T.S." (Novice Options Traders)

Discussion in 'Options' started by ElectricSavant, Apr 9, 2006.

  1. Our Gap Fade Strategy has signaled a trade for the following:



    Buy to open (SPYDX) SPY Apr06 128 Calls at $1.30





    Andrew Crowder

    Chief Options Strategist

    Crowder Investment Research, LLC
     
    #101     Apr 13, 2006
  2. April 13, 2006 Trade Alert – Gap Fade Strategy



    Our Gap Fade Strategy has signaled a trade for the following:



    Sell to close (SPYDX) SPY Apr06 128 Calls at $1.45





    Andrew Crowder

    Chief Options Strategist

    Crowder Investment Research, LLC
     
    #102     Apr 13, 2006
  3. April 13, 2006 – Gap Fade Trade Summary



    A trade was signaled in our Gap Fade strategy today. SPY opened at $129.59, down a fractional $.02 from Wednesday’s low of $129.61. As a result we purchased the SPY Apr06 128 calls (SPYDX) for $1.30 just after the open.



    We decided to sell our calls early for $1.45, allowing us to lock in profits of 11.5% (not including commissions) on the trade.



    In our sample portfolio we purchased 10 SPY Apr06 128 calls (SPYDX) for $1.30 just after the open for $1,315 (including commissions). As we mentioned above we sold the 10 SPY Apr06 128 calls (SPYDX) for $1.45, or $1,435 (including commissions), allowing us to lock in profits of $120, or 9.2%.



    The sample portfolio is currently worth $6,480, up 29.6% since the beginning of 2006.



    I hope everyone has a wonderful extended weekend!



    Andrew Crowder
     
    #103     Apr 13, 2006
  4. Yesterday this alert came but it never filled from Optionsmart


    Day Limit Order
    Open Credit Put Spread
    Buy to Open QQQQL QQQQ May 38 Put (AT)
    Sell to Open QQQQO QQQQ May 41 Put
    Credit 0.50
     
    #104     Apr 13, 2006
  5. This came later on yesterday after the first alert



    NEW ENTRY PRICES

    Day Limit Order
    Open Credit Put Spread

    Buy to Open QQQQL QQQQ May 38 Put (AT)

    Sell to Open QQQQO QQQQ May 41 Put

    Credit 0.45
     
    #105     Apr 13, 2006
  6. Today (Thursday)


    Day Limit Order
    Open Credit Put Spread
    Buy to Open QQQQK QQQQ May 37 Put (AT)
    Sell to Open QQQQO QQQQ May 41 Put
    Credit 0.45
     
    #106     Apr 13, 2006
  7. Then this


    Day Limit Order
    Buy to Open QQQLP Dec 42 Call at 2.95 Target 3.10 Stop 1.10 (AT)
     
    #107     Apr 13, 2006
  8. Day Limit Order
    Open Credit Put Spread
    Buy to Open QQQPM Apr 39 Put (AT)
    Sell to Open QQQPP Apr 42 Put
    Credit 0.40
     
    #108     Apr 13, 2006
  9. then this


    Day Limit Order
    Open Credit Put Spread
    Buy to Open QQQPM Apr 39 Put (AT)
    Sell to Open QQQPP Apr 42 Put
    Credit 0.40
     
    #109     Apr 13, 2006
  10. so we made almost 150 bucks after commish today...and flat again
     
    #110     Apr 13, 2006