Recent content by cnfuzzd

Yes, but not a very good one.?.?.? Honestly, I am definitely trying to accumulate dollars in this account as I have been allocated a certain amount by Mrs. cnfuzzd (she loves that name) and its not a lot. I will probably be to cognizant of preserving my gains (up around 45%) as this seems to...

I almost made the same decision. While I thought the move was going to happen soon, I wanted to make sure I had enough time to let the magic happen and not trying to run counter to time-decay. I had looked at August, July, and June. June "felt" too near, and the additional cost of the...

Hi all Yesterday morning, after a couple days deliberation I pulled the trigger and bought 5 contracts of the above for an average price of $2.24. I have been watching it since then with an increasingly relieved feeling, bordering on smugness. However, results-oriented thinking will only get...

I purchased 4/11 with a may expiry (19th). I was credited with $220.95, and if I had to close out now I would lose $54.05. Currently the stock is between the strikes, but (i am assuming) there is just too much time left for the position to be profitable. Thanks again!

Threaten to throw the orange at someone unless they give you $5.... Your point is well taken. I suppose the right answer is that I need to examine the rest of my portfolio and determine how much risk it can tolerate vs how much risk there is remaining until expiration? Thank you so much...

Other direction. I bought the two ends (35 and 40) and sold the two middles. I win if the stock does not move outside the range. Thanks! John!

to clarify, the position is a long iron butterfly.

Hi All In order to "feel" what it was like i recently made/entered/bought a spread for KMI, expiring on May 12th with the middle strike of 37.5 and two ends of 35 and 40. Now what do I do? (I really want to end the post there) Assuming I maintain profitability, is it better to wait...