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Forum: Options July 27th, 2013, 11:53 AM
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Posted By Bermudan Option
Ok, we clearly aren't budging on our positions. I...

Ok, we clearly aren't budging on our positions. I really can't comprehend how decreasing risk relative to investment size is not a good thing. Why do you think so many people invest in risk-free...
Forum: Options July 26th, 2013, 01:13 PM
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Posted By Bermudan Option
If you invested the $11 in the OTM strangle...

If you invested the $11 in the OTM strangle instead of the ITM for $11, you will raise your risk substantially. Therefore, yes, raising capital to decrease risk is a benefit of the trade.
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Forum: Options July 26th, 2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,437
Posted By Bermudan Option
You keep saying that the risk/reward is the same,...

You keep saying that the risk/reward is the same, but losing $0.5 on a $1 investment is not the same as losing $0.5 on a $10 investment. The risk is substantially lower in an ITM strangle than an OTM...
Forum: Options July 25th, 2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
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Posted By Bermudan Option
I disagree. The intrinsic value of a OTM strangle...

I disagree. The intrinsic value of a OTM strangle is $0.00. If they don't get any intrinsic value after and Earnings Report, then they are will lose value dramatically as IV implodes. On the other...
Forum: Options July 24th, 2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,437
Posted By Bermudan Option
Sorry I should have said it decreases the degree...

Sorry I should have said it decreases the degree of losses relative to the investment. I mean buying both options ITM btw. It requires a bigger investment, but the profit potential is still unlimited...
Forum: Options July 23rd, 2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By Bermudan Option
I am trying to get some Diagonal backspreads in...

I am trying to get some Diagonal backspreads in my life but they chew up so much margin

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Forum: Options July 23rd, 2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,437
Posted By Bermudan Option
Another option is an in the money strangle. For...

Another option is an in the money strangle. For starters there's a higher probability of being profitable

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Forum: Options May 4th, 2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By Bermudan Option
Going into ER, all options increase in IV. The...

Going into ER, all options increase in IV. The front month increases slightly more, but I have never heard of a discrepancy where this tactic would work, usually it is minimal at best.

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