Recent content by bounty_one

Instead of creating a synthetic long first and then writing calls against it, why don't they simply write naked puts?

The calculation for dedicated routing should have been 2*2*1.30=5.20 per round trip (200 shares, one buy, one sell). Thanks for the fast reply. I'll try the new version today.

Hello, I have two questions: 1. Why did the journal stop? 2. I subscribed to your beginner portfolio. While connectivity and executions work well so far, I wonder why you route orders through ARCA and BATS instead of using IB's SMART oder routing. With dedicated routing via API, a round...

CBOE says 928.61 now ( http://www.cboe.com/data/Settlement.aspx )- even higher than the highest RUT print today. Not the first time that such scam would happen though. I'm curious what my account will look like on monday...

Hello, I held 10 contracts of a 925-935 bear call credit spread on RUT through expiration. Unfortunately, RUT gapped up from 923 to more than 927 overnight. To exactly evaluate my outcome, I need today's RLS value, but CBOE doesn't state the number yet.. Can anybody help me on this? Thanks...

Yes, that may be the reason. The problem doesn't occur always; today everything was fine.

I use IB for SPX and RUT credit spreads / iron condors. I'm rather satisfied with them, since -especially with RUT- it's often possible to get filled near the ask. What irritates me is that sometimes, when I place an order between the spread and it doesn't fill quickly, it isn't represented as...

Thanks for your fast reply! Is it usual to see only "last" quotes and no bid/ask?

Which data do I have to subscibe to at IB in order to receive quotes for SPX index options?

Get a used ATI Xpert@work PCI card with 8 MB for the 3rd monitor. It gives 1280*1024 resolution at 85 Hz. That should be enough for trading.

I guess you meant to say you "can't" figure out? Well, it's because IB is a real broker who gives you access to an ECN where your order will be represented. There's no artificial fixed spread, you can immediately tighten the spread to 0.5 pips if you enter the appropriate order. That's why so...

His name is Bernanke.

Result for today: short entry 1.2630, target 1.2608 ; +22 pips. Signal was good for a much larger move again, without ever coming close to its stop.

Signals for monday: If price hits 1.2652 then -long entry 1.2674, target 1.2696 stop 1.2652 -short entry 1.2630, target 1.2608, stop 1.2652 As always, only take the first trade.