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onechicago.com has free historical option prices going back one year. OahuD

Here's some websites for those starting out in options. If you know of some FREE sources for GOOD data, calculators, education, etc., please add to this post. disclaimer - I have no connection with any of the listed sites other than having an account with OptionsXpress. OahuD...

Maverick and Trajan - Thanks for the replies. I'm aiming for a "slow and steady" return with reduced risk so after modeling various scenarios (using Peter Hoadley's software - great product for the price) I plan on using a diagonal calendar call spread, purchasing LEAPs rather than mid-term...

Maverick - Sorry for not being clear. I'm looking at several alternatives: 1. Sell ATM Feb Call, Buy ATM Jan '05 Call. During downtrends I would switch to Puts. 2. Sell ATM Feb Call, Sell ATM Feb Put, Buy ATM Jan '05 Call, Buy ATM Jan '05 Put 3. Sell OTM Feb Call, Sell OTM Feb...

Greetings All, Just spent several hours reading the posts on this forum and decided to join. I've been trading covered calls for a few years and decided to try going long on QQQ calendar calls last Sept. Beginners luck to have started during a tremendous period for the Cubes! With my...