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I have been trading a sim account which always fills orders at the mid price. I am wondering what would be considered a good but reasonably obtainable fill when trading live... mid price? mid price plus a nickle? I am looking at trading calendars, butterflies and verticals on DOW stocks and the...

What is a reasonable commission for a small trader (300-400 contracts per month)? I am embarrased to say that I already had to negotiate down from $1.50 to get the $1.00 rate.

Thanks Mark, I am looking at trading options on stock. Although I understand that the position would be no worse I am concerned about the option assignment fee ($15 per strike) and commissions of $1/contract for any adjustments that the early assignment would force me to make. Take for example...

Would it be fair to say that calendars should be avoided in the days prior to ex-dividend?

Richard and Steve, thank-you both very much for your responses this is a big help to my understanding.

I'm new to options so please forgive me for this simple question. I have been studying up on calendar spreads but the one thing that never seems to be mentioned is early assignment. If I am long an at the money calendar spread with the intention of holding it until the day before expiration...

Sorry for the newbie question. I am not sure if it is even possible to answer without knowing the call prices or other details but here goes anyway.... If a stock is trading at $102 and I expect that it will reach $110 within the next 90 days and I'm willing to risk a maximum of $1000 on...