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August 27th, 2015, 07:06 PM
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OCC - ENCORE (TM)...
OCC - ENCORE (TM) (http://apps.theocc.com/pmc/pmc.do)
One of the most, if not THE most, non-intuitive programs/apps I've ever used. I got it to work and was able to get good information from it,...
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August 27th, 2015, 06:00 PM
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Did you mean if volatility doesn't change? Delta...
Did you mean if volatility doesn't change? Delta is going to change as you get closer to expiration.
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August 27th, 2015, 04:32 PM
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I've compared them in the past (there's actually...
I've compared them in the past (there's actually a portfolio margin calculator online) and they were pretty close. Definitely not 2:1 difference. If anything portfolio margin offered slightly more...
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August 27th, 2015, 02:58 PM
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No, that was Ron's original method, selling 2...
No, that was Ron's original method, selling 2 delta puts on different futures markets. Karen, at least in the TastyTrade videos, said she sold 5 delta puts and 10 delta calls because "the market...
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August 27th, 2015, 09:53 AM
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I wonder how Karen the Supertrader made out...
I wonder how Karen the Supertrader made out during the recent few days. Anyone heard? In the past, she sold 5 delta puts and risked 50% of her capital (aka IMx2). I know that they have been...
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August 25th, 2015, 04:03 PM
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As much as all these markets are arb'd, I would...
As much as all these markets are arb'd, I would have to believe that SPY is going to move lockstep with corresponding ES options. Any mispricing would be exploited.
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June 26th, 2015, 03:06 PM
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Add my name to the list for pre-2013 span files. ...
Add my name to the list for pre-2013 span files. I called the CME just a couple days ago and inquired as to their availability and was told that they are looking to sell those files through their...
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June 20th, 2015, 01:39 PM
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I think a more important consideration is the...
I think a more important consideration is the fact that the drawdown % was 41% trading the high delta options vs 24% trading 3 Delta options. This is an example of the market coming back. We all...
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October 15th, 2014, 10:25 AM
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I suspect there are lots of traders experiencing...
I suspect there are lots of traders experiencing pain in the big oil move. I know I have been. I'm out of all my put positions (taking some significant losses) except one, a 73 put that expires...
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September 22nd, 2014, 07:48 PM
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Hummingbird, the most you can lose when you buy...
Hummingbird, the most you can lose when you buy an option is the cost of the option.
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September 21st, 2014, 10:06 AM
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In your example, I believe he is saying at 14...
In your example, I believe he is saying at 14 days reduce it to 2x original IM or $300 and then at 7 days reduce it to 1x or $150. Assuming the option is still far OTM. Ron, please correct me if...
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September 17th, 2014, 05:29 PM
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This is a futures account and not subject to...
This is a futures account and not subject to Reg-T. The margin requirement is set by SPAN. As I posted, the margin requirement per option with I opened this trade was $389.40. My rule is to set...
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September 17th, 2014, 05:26 PM
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Ron typically doesn't sell options with a value <...
Ron typically doesn't sell options with a value < $30. But if you do this trade, your ROI will be more like 3.7%:
$20-6.50 commission/fees / 222 / 49 * 30
I guess if you have 50 free trades...
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September 17th, 2014, 05:00 PM
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IM when I put the trade on was $389.40. Here...
IM when I put the trade on was $389.40.
Here is the math:
I sold 40 options @ $0.03. My gross premium received was $2400.00. Commissions and fees on the opening sale was $256.40, for a net...
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September 17th, 2014, 10:21 AM
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I sold these at $0.03 on 9/10. I'm buying them...
I sold these at $0.03 on 9/10. I'm buying them back today at $0.01 for a 7-day 2.8% ROI. That's 145% annual ROI. Good stuff. Thanks Ron!!
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September 15th, 2014, 03:50 PM
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Portfolio Margin doesn't apply to options on...
Portfolio Margin doesn't apply to options on futures. You are looking for "SPAN Minimum" margin. IB, TOS, OX and most of the other big guys don't offer SPAN minimum nor are they particularly...
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September 3rd, 2014, 11:23 AM
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No disagreement on any of your points, just...
No disagreement on any of your points, just curious. I've also had a good experience with DeCarley although Carley has struggled with Crossland/Wedbush to open up the margins needed so that I can...
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September 3rd, 2014, 10:35 AM
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That sounds kinda high, $8.14 for a full turn? ...
That sounds kinda high, $8.14 for a full turn? I'm sure you know that there are many brokers offering better commission rates.
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August 22nd, 2014, 09:18 AM
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Trading Futures Options in an IRA
ddu-
I have 2 IRAs that I trade futures options in. To do that, as Ron said, you have to open up a self-directed IRA with a company that allows the trading of futures options. This company also...
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August 21st, 2014, 04:00 PM
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Selling Far OTM Options on Futures
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Funny Trading Stories
I have to tell a funny on myself as it relates to writing DOTM options. I occasionally see a dumb bid on an option I'm interested in and will oftentimes hit it. I've picked up some nice trades...
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August 20th, 2014, 05:15 PM
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Interesting...
I've only been selling deep OTM options for 9 months and have not run into this before...
I am short several HO calls expiring in October and November, 36 and 69 DTE, respectively. They have...
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July 14th, 2014, 01:32 PM
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I know we're not supposed to "pollute" this...
I know we're not supposed to "pollute" this thread with thank you messages (and I typically follow that rule) but I wanted to say "THANKS" to Ron99 for his milk trade recommendation. I bought my 20...
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June 29th, 2014, 11:12 PM
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Look at you and your tight object oriented code!...
Look at you and your tight object oriented code! ;)
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June 11th, 2014, 12:30 PM
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Exiting on Delta rise might be a valid exit...
Exiting on Delta rise might be a valid exit strategy. Honestly, just about any exit strategy will work provided you follow your rules and give the trade enough room to work.
Having said that, I...
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June 10th, 2014, 11:39 PM
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Blaine- Welcome to the thread. Always good...
Blaine-
Welcome to the thread. Always good to have another option seller aboard.
When you calculate how much a trade has gone against you, you include the increase in margin AND loss of...
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