Vertical Spreads for Aggressive Growth

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

  1. Have you tried the cancel/replace technique?

    I've outsourced the task of cancel/replace to an enterprising company situated in a third-world country. I effectively now have a whole room of people available 24/7 hitting cancel/replace on my orders all day long taking advantage of the no cancellation fee policy of ToS. These services cost me a mere $19.99/month which I normally make back on average in just one trade thanks to superior execution.

    I just keep giving up all of my edges here on ET. *sigh* Where will my generosity end?

    MoMoney.
     
    #791     Aug 3, 2006
  2. Crucis

    Crucis

    Heh!

    Aren't we a merciful lot! :D
     
    #792     Aug 3, 2006
  3. Unfortunately I have tried said technique. I've done it so many times today that I have to scroll for a couple minutes just to find the bottom of my trade page.:D

    It seems that the MMs have the same opinion of the market that I do.
     
    #793     Aug 3, 2006

  4. Now i know who is keeping the exchange fees high. Shame on you two. :)
     
    #794     Aug 3, 2006
  5. ryank

    ryank

    Looks like a good jobs report as far as the futures are concerned. My Aug 1295/1300 is going to go well into the red this morning I'm sure but the question is, will the market hold at the higher levels? I guess another concern is what will happen if the Fed does pause next week. Might have to bail on this one if I get a good chance.
     
    #795     Aug 4, 2006
  6. Good day for legging out of the GS trade that is hurting me.

    I'll post the results when I sell the long leg.
     
    #796     Aug 4, 2006
  7. Maybe not. It doesn't look like this market has the strength to give me the opportunity. I think I'll just wait this one out for a while longer then roll into SEP.
     
    #797     Aug 4, 2006
  8. Finally got filled on my SPX spread for 1.20. I've got to go handle some business, so I'll update the blotter later.
     
    #798     Aug 4, 2006
  9. Today's Action

    STO 5 SPX SEP 125/130 c @ 1.20

    Year to Date P/L

    Account Value: $14,740.50

    YTD Gross P/L: 5,345.00

    YTD Commiss: 604.50

    YTD Net P/L: 4,740.50

    YTD % P/L: 47.4%
     
    #799     Aug 4, 2006
  10. ryank

    ryank

    Did you mean 1325/1330?
     
    #800     Aug 4, 2006