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Doesn't it kind of depend what the definition of "ugly" is. If you're a trader willing to go long and short, the only time it's really ugly is when the volatility subsides and volume dries up.

Wow. You are a rare breed. Absolutely correct. It's scary reading through those documents. If I had to summarize them, it would be: "lots of stuff could go wrong and we cannot be held responsible for any of it so good luck". & luck seems to be what is needed quite often (I'm a survivor of...

I think this is one of the big pluses of doing options through TOS. Their rate structure might be more, but they have a (IMHO) much more sensible way of managing the margin requirements on the OTM positions. There was a segment in the show talking about how TD tried to replicate the TOS...

This is fantastic. So much additional information here. I always wanted a follow up after I watched the first, then the second, interview. Hat tip to Xenomorph and piezoe for the links. Thanks!

What's wrong with being obsessed with the markets? Depending on what stage a trader is in, there can be lots of benefits to speeding up the learning process. I most certainly went though it 20 years ago. Posters who mention the benefits of balance are definitely right. Once you're past a...

Thank goodness. One of the many reasons I like futures - you don't have to worry about any uptick rules.