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Forum: Options April 11th, 2013, 02:29 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Great research Ron! What kind of margin is OX...

Great research Ron! What kind of margin is OX charging for ES puts? Following the above formula(Karen's), the puts I get are about 2500 IM each at IB. That's for apx 80-100$ premium.
A very...
Forum: Options February 11th, 2013, 11:40 AM
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Posted By Mark59
Kevin He said Ontario only due to the fact...

Kevin

He said Ontario only due to the fact that the clearing agent is in Ontario. Just looking for lower Margin , as IB is so high.
Forum: Options February 11th, 2013, 11:25 AM
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Posted By Mark59
Hey Any thoughts on using Tradestation for...

Hey
Any thoughts on using Tradestation for Selling Options? I understand they deal in Canada. I phoned them and the chap said they use Span Margin. He said they clear through R J O'Brien

Thanks.
Forum: Options February 6th, 2013, 05:25 PM
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Posted By Mark59
MJ Thanks for your opinion , but I was not...

MJ

Thanks for your opinion , but I was not suggesting you put on the trade.
Forum: Options February 6th, 2013, 03:47 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Thanks Ron Warning well taken...I understand...

Thanks Ron

Warning well taken...I understand they need to be looked at with caution.
Lots of risk there, just put on a small position & really keep an eye on them.

Cheers
Forum: Options February 6th, 2013, 11:23 AM
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Posted By Mark59
Hey, FYI CTH3 .79P going for .0008...

Hey,
FYI

CTH3 .79P going for .0008 (40.00) Delta .097
A little more risky, but they expire Friday at 2.30!
Forum: Options February 5th, 2013, 02:13 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Crazy, I know! Makes it almost impossible to...

Crazy, I know!
Makes it almost impossible to sell low Delta options!
They are the only game in town in Canada:ahhhhh:
Forum: Options February 5th, 2013, 01:46 PM
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Posted By Mark59
IB is showing 910 Each for those, FYI.....

IB is showing 910 Each for those, FYI.....
Forum: Options January 3rd, 2013, 03:01 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Ron my .12 was the ask & got hit after...

Ron

my .12 was the ask & got hit after couple hours.
Forum: Options January 3rd, 2013, 12:08 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Sold CL April 120 calls for .12, Delta .027 , 71...

Sold CL April 120 calls for .12, Delta .027 , 71 days to expiration
I had previously sold the April 65 Puts for .12 as well
Cheers
Forum: Options January 3rd, 2013, 11:47 AM
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Posted By Mark59
It makes it very hard to trade! I would gladly...

It makes it very hard to trade! I would gladly pay more if I could get margin closer to yours. Gold is over 5k for one option!
Forum: Options January 3rd, 2013, 11:23 AM
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Posted By Mark59
Margin on IB for this is 3298 to sell 1 option!!

Margin on IB for this is 3298 to sell 1 option!!
Forum: Options January 3rd, 2013, 08:42 AM
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Posted By Mark59
Hi Brit I have Feb 135 X 200 and Mar 120 X...

Hi Brit

I have Feb 135 X 200 and Mar 120 X 200 Both doing well although the 135 got a little hot for awhile.
Whats your outlook going into spring for Coffee? I'm thinking prices will stay down....
Forum: Options December 27th, 2012, 04:17 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Ron , Yes sold puts in these Markets.

Ron , Yes sold puts in these Markets.
Forum: Options December 27th, 2012, 11:40 AM
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Posted By Mark59
Great discussion! I agree with Brit Re; IB....

Great discussion!

I agree with Brit Re; IB. I do the same thing and try to run apx 50% margin. So far this has been fine for any move against me. It gives me enough cash to adjust if needed. Also...
Forum: Options November 16th, 2012, 08:36 AM
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Posted By Mark59
They send you a e-mail when there is a new post,...

They send you a e-mail when there is a new post, then don't send another one until you have logged in & out .
Forum: Options November 16th, 2012, 08:32 AM
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Posted By Mark59
I currently have KC Feb 200 Call & 135 Put...

I currently have KC Feb 200 Call & 135 Put on...so far so good.

Looking at the April GC 1400 Puts... Delta .0296
Forum: Options November 12th, 2012, 11:55 AM
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Posted By Mark59
I have the Coffee Jan 135 puts on , I only did 2...

I have the Coffee Jan 135 puts on , I only did 2 as the margin is so high!I may look at the Feb 2.00 Calls

What do you think of the latest newsletter? They recommend looking at Cotton Calls.
Forum: Options October 24th, 2012, 04:13 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Ron Appreciate all your input!

Ron
Appreciate all your input!
Forum: Options October 24th, 2012, 03:00 PM
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Posted By Mark59
I Hear ya! I was not looking at using the...

I Hear ya!

I was not looking at using the less amount .....I was wondering if you add it to the regular Margin.

Thanks for the reply

Mark
Forum: Options October 24th, 2012, 02:32 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Hi Ron That was for all 4 Options, 2 Silver...

Hi Ron

That was for all 4 Options, 2 Silver & 2 Oil.

Question;

When you budget to keep twice the Margin in reserve do you count the Maintenance Margin as well?

Thanks!
Mark
Forum: Options October 23rd, 2012, 08:11 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Ron That is for both positions , Silver ...

Ron

That is for both positions , Silver trade was def to aggressive.
Forum: Options October 19th, 2012, 10:18 AM
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Posted By Mark59
Okay I have sold : 2 CL Feb 65 Puts ...

Okay

I have sold :
2 CL Feb 65 Puts

And
2 SI Mar 24 Puts

Initial Margin is 8984
Forum: Options October 18th, 2012, 06:40 PM
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Posted By Mark59
Hi Ron Looks like about 4800 for 2 options! ...

Hi Ron

Looks like about 4800 for 2 options!

I have checked with OX & Think or Swim, neither are even taking any more Canadian Accounts. When they start again they say they will not offer...
Forum: Options October 18th, 2012, 10:00 AM
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Posted By Mark59
Hi All New to the board. Great thread. I...

Hi All

New to the board. Great thread. I have sold options many years ago with full service broker, it did not end well due to listening to the broker!
Starting up a new campaign with IB, there...
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