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Coach: So the ES future options have a regular expiration and an EOM expiration. If I recall correctly, the SPX has a weekly expiration, regular expiration and End of Quarter expiration. So I'm wondering if we can't use a similar approach for the SPX as you're using with the ES (of...

On the lighter side of things: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ATHENS, Greece (Reuters) -- Prostitutes and smugglers will give the Greek economy an unexpected boost as their illicit activities will now be counted in the country's official economic output, a senior official...

I believe that Sailing (aka Murray) provided an answer to the volatility question a few pages back. Since I don't have Mo's skills at finding relevant information amongst thousands to tens of thousands of posts, I copy and paste posts that I'm reading and put them in a personal folder under a...

No, that's not right. I think you made a positive post last May :) But, it's a good point. It takes a lot of guts to expose one's trading system, warts and all, in this forum. Posting mistakes is also very helpful because it reminds us to be careful and there's nothing easier to screw up...

I was out for a number of hours. Can someone please explain why the SPX is up almost 12 points???!

My trading style seems to fit yours. For example, I typically put on my bear call spreads about 6 to 8 weeks before expiration. Do you mind sharing a typical Nov/Dec diagonal that you placed. Details such as the credit received and the date the trade was placed are very helpful. Also do...

Knowing when to get into a diagonal is frustrating and then once the decision is made actually executing the trade near the midpoint isn't so easy either. For example, the Oct STO 1275 Put and the Nov BTO 1250 Put currently has a mid of around $2.20 debit. However, the Nov STO 1275 Put and...

You got it, Coach. LOL Do you have the v trader website address? My searches aren't giving me any results.

Hey, Mav: How about answering the question on our minds. Do you have retail accounts and, as your friends what kind of terms can we look forward to [don't look back at any nasty posts I may have made about you in the past; let's look to the future :)] Thanks.

Cody, I suspect you hope that you are wrong and I certainly hope that you are wrong. However, after reviewing the pdf and press release, I fear that you are mostly right. I have some experience with startups and mergers and startup founders always have the "exit strategy" in mind. This looks...

Yeah, I just added more 1375/1390 Oct SPX bear calls yesterday. I even tried a November 1395/1400 for $0.40 but changed my mind mid day and cancelled the order.

The attached 9-yr table shows the relationship between the typical Sept/Oct drop in the SPX with the fed meeting that occurs during that time period. Fed meeting this year is on Wednesday of this week.

Thanks, for the update Murray. I've downloaded your revised version and will keep it updated in the future.

Murray: Do you mind sharing the RUT strikes. Thanks.

I didn't realize such a thing was possible. I wonder if I can ask them to bust my trades after they get into trouble :)

Attached is updated Thursday close to Friday SET spreadsheet for the past 8+ years.

SET = 1323.12

Have you place your put diagonal yet? I'm looking at the Oct 1275/Nov 1250. I just don't have a good feel for when the trade should be placed. I did try to get a fill when the VIX was right around 11 earlier this week, with no luck. It's currently at about 11.6 so it's probably okay to try...

Ryan: Was I right about the plot lines?

Hi Heather: I don't create these charts often enough to know how to do it off the top of my head. I always have to play around with it for awhile. You need to enter SPX as the symbol at the top left of the Analyze tab. Then create simulated trades that are the DD you're considering ('Add...