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I recently made a decision to go back to my day job full time. I had been trading full time and "working" about 22 hours a week. My wife also works part time. We had been living comfortably on 2 part time incomes and drawing 0.5% a month out of my trading account. My kid is heading to an ivy in...

IV, I really like your method of comparing h to l vol vs. close to close vol for finding possible gamma scalp candidates. Have you done any screening based on that ratio?? How have your results been?? I think I may give that a try for June expiration. I will share my findings if there is any...

I agree with that statment generally. It does seem that there has been a growing bearish sentiment. Hopefully those bearish posters are positioned accordingly.........tman

How is buying power determined? Thanks............tman

Does a new hp computer typically arrive with the bloatware of a new Dell?? tman

Why close day before exp?? I like riding the straddle right into the beach. Thanks for your insights!!!..........tman

I only adjust with stock. I do precalc and enter limit orders, but still re-enter orders periodically through the day because if I'm lucky, the stock will bounce between two adjustment points several times. I love expiration week with the stock near the strike. I do have to start rolling...

I've been experimenting with this for a few months. My initial experience were b/e. My last three or four positions have been modestly profitable, though I am pleased on a risk adjusted basis. The key is in primary trade selection, trying to pay a little for a lot of volatility. I have tried a...

What happens if the stock hits $55??

Great board. I'm new. I have been delta-hedging a call backspread position with the underlying (btu in this case) @ 100 share incrememnts. My goal is to ride this into March expiration with a resulting profit. As the stock trades down the the lower strike, then gamma goes flat and could...