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Yea, I know I should really get to know about the greeks and how they can help out more. What books in particular do you suggest?

Thanks, kinggyppo. About the handle, I've been trading stocks for a few years now and have gotten into options last year. I'm not that successfull in either so I still consider myself new. Recently, I got into straddles because I thought that the risk can be manged better since the stock can...

Thanks atticus!

Thanks overspool. That makes sense. But what are "front month" options. And, by buying them 2 days before earnings isn't the volatility really high? Do you sell on earnings day? And, yes, they I am long. Thanks atticus, but where can I get one of these charts?

Hi everyone, I've just started getting into straddles/strangles and have a few questions about them. What should be the deciding factor when choosing to do a strangle or a straddle? Are there advantages to doing one versus the other? Also, what is the best way to find these...

Hi All, I work a normal job during the day so I can't day trade but I was wondering what other traders use for strategies for swing trading stocks/options? I'd like to find a way that makes consistent money. Thanks!

The valley is the lowest point between the two peaks.

I thought you went short from a double top once it broke through the valley? You are supposed to go short once it makes the double top?

The daily, but it's also on the weekly

Not sure on how to post the chart, but the stock is AMGN. Are you saying double tops are not good indicators that a stock is going lower?

Hi, I have a question when shorting a stock after it made a double top and broke through the valley low. Where do you place your stop-loss? Thanks for your help!

When I first started getting into options I found this book really helpful. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780131871359&itm=1