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Ratio spread ==>> Sell one ATM call, purchase two OTM calls. You have limited loss and unlimited profit potential. The loss curve is especially shallow if this is a short term play several weeks before expiration.

I use the analysis page of the TOS platform for that purpose.

Same here. Let the options pit traders play their games among themselves. I went from Alaron to TOS, and I can't believe the difference.

One of the main points of "The Way of the Turtle" ==>> position sizing and risk control were major factors in their success.

The folks at optionmonster.com looks at that sort of stuff -- unusual activity in an option.

One of the futures and options magazine has a monthly feature on liquidity. Sorry I cannot remember which one.

I was looking at some combination of gamma and ATR, or volty.

How to evaluate two calendar positions for position sizing purposes. Let's assume each position is very close in delta, but have differences in the other greeks, and position cost. I want to size each position equally, to balance them off. Any suggestions? So far, I basically have used...

I discovered that some "winning" positions were losers when I include commissions, so I now include commissions in my profit expectation. I now screen out trades that I previously had placed.

I am saying that I have heard a student indicate that his method was working for him. Who cares if the coach is profitable if the students are making money.

I want to evaluate two calendar positions for position sizing purposes. Let's assume each position is very close in delta, but have differences in the other greeks, and position cost. I want to size each position equally, to balance them off. Any suggestions? So far, I basically have used...

They claim to have that information. check out http://www.optionmonster.com/#MediaText_Unrestricted/why_our_research/index.html

I have.

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I understand one of Dan's veteran traders is very successfully trading one strategy. I recently read an article written by a World Champion Poker Player. One of his learning strategies was to focus on one champion player -- learn his moves to the point that he could predict what the player...

Prophet chart, as found in the TOS platform.

Basically you are describing a "buy and hold" strategy. Purchase a stock with upside potential and wait for it to increase in value. This is called a strategy for an investor. You might want to look at some of the webinars at www.moneyshow.com and click on the investor tab at the top...

Dan Sheridan gave a webinar on earnings report strategy. You might find it useful. http://www.optionvue.com/Education_Sheridan.aspx Click on the link at the bottom of the page. Also, check out "Dan Sheridan's summer series on speculation II"...

From his web page: # The 4 Keys to Financial Freedom # The 7 Major Trends of Investing # Making US$149,050 Profits with just 20 Trades in 43 Days only!!! +++++++++++++++ Sounds like a bunch of hype to me. Most of option trading can be learned free or low cost -- e.g. check out the...

Who would be foolish enough to take the other side of this position?