Sorry to read about this experience you had!
I was looking into using Sterling Trust to use as a Custodian for an IRA. I did not end up using them. I remember seeing high fees from Sterling Trust but nothing like you mentioned. (http://www.sterling-trust.com/company/fees.html)...
Did you...
You would probably want to close this short Aug call position out before the expiration close because your long Sept call will be worth more because it still has time value in the option.
The idea on a calendar spread is to collect the time decay premium. A lot of new option traders buy...
Hey Robert,
I've been trading options for several years(5) and never been assigned. This does not mean you will never get assigned but it does not happen that often in my experience.
When doing a debit spread (call or put spread), this should not be an issues because you are selling a...