Vertical Spreads for Aggressive Growth

Discussion in 'Journals' started by Cache Landing, Jan 27, 2006.

  1. cnms2

    cnms2

    I use optionsXpress that provides complementary Prophet charts.
     
    #361     Apr 26, 2006
  2. nlslax

    nlslax

    It's got the OX logo in the background. Gotta figure out how to do it.
     
    #362     Apr 26, 2006
  3. Hybone

    Hybone

    Sorry, my bad. Oversight of the OX logo in the background. I guess they both use Prophet Charts. My apologies.
     
    #363     Apr 26, 2006
  4. Today's Action

    STO 3 SPX MAY 1340/1350 c @ 1.10

    Year to Date P/L

    Account Value: $12,447.50

    YTD Gross P/L: 2,725.00

    YTD Commiss: 277.50

    YTD Net P/L: 2,447.50

    YTD % P/L: 24.5%
     
    #364     Apr 26, 2006
  5. Unfortunately, I had other things clammering for my attention this morning and I missed the boat on AAPL. :(

    Really a bad day for me all around. Both DNA and BAC are moving against me hard also. I'll be looking for a good exit/adjustment in both during the next couple days.:mad:
     
    #365     Apr 26, 2006
  6. cnms2

    cnms2

    In retrospect, BAC was a textbook example of FTP (flat top penant) ...

    I didn't follow NTRI, but in retrospect two days ago it showed a textbook momentum long entry, and now it is up more than 30%. Anyway I wouldn't have played it because it was before an earnings announcement.

    HPQ exhibited today (like yesterday) typical accumulation patterns, and today showed how tight stops are harvested by smart money.

    Conclusion for tomorrow? None! Same textbooks could be proved wrong tomorrow.

    Long term? I believe that there are good textbooks, but you have to find them, read them, and understand them well.

    Good luck! (an essential ingredient for success)
     
    #366     Apr 26, 2006
  7. cache,

    just got me some brcm 40/37.5 bull put spreads for $1. I will probably regret this one but tech is due for a bounce, especially BRCM.

    what do you think?
     
    #367     Apr 26, 2006
  8. It should find support around 40. If it starts to show signs that it will find support, I think I might even open a small position.

    In any case, that is a pretty good credit.:)
     
    #368     Apr 26, 2006
  9. 40 should be pretty solid as is the beginning of the gap and the lower support line on the descending triangle.

    I usually wait for a reversal but in this case i think i will probably miss it if i wait as BRCM is pretty swift. Also, its down almost 20% over the last 5 trading sessions. If tech rebounds, BRCM should easily jump and rebound nicely. If not, i think closing near breakeven in a week or so wont be an issue at all.
     
    #369     Apr 26, 2006
  10. Given the close today, I think I might be looking to get in tomorrow morning.
     
    #370     Apr 26, 2006