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um... ok. Why the hostility? I believe the op asked for some assistance about finding a type of trading that may suit. Thats all. Relax.

Try this: http://www.tharptradertest.com/default.aspx?question=1

Anyone care to share how they trade their IC, are they set & forget or are they being managed with adjustemnts, morphing when required? Only asking as curious about the percentage returns being posted. Been trading em for awhile now and If they are actively managed by adjusting, rolling etc...

Zentrader, Have you checked out the below site. http://www.aussiestockforums.com/

Lets cut the shit. Noveau, the questions you are asking scares me. If you really are interested in understanding how your friend trades I suggest you begin by reading as much as possible. Once you have some idea about how it all works then start paper trading till you understand how profits come...

Ironcondor, Was'nt havin a go at ya mate. It's actually a strategy thats served me well over time.

straddles are great if your 'harry hindsight'. Otherwise its a big head game, everything that is happening in the market is usually priced into the options, hence no free lunches. Unless you know something, but isnt that called 'insider trading'.

suggest continue reading from this forum and others, has all the info you need. But something tells me I already know what strategy you intend on using ironcondor. :cool:

The reverse IC might not be ideal in this environment but neither is the IC. I'd take the reverse condor a few months out on a stock or index thats been bouncing, which is just about all of em. If it doesnt move enough in a few days close out, better probability & easier to manage.

Almanac, Protection will reduce your IC credit. Is it worth it? Only you can decide. There is no ideal protection, you can test out different strategies with strikes, vols, using hoadleys to get an idea of a possible outcome. Hint: Think outside the square & immerse yourself in all the...

Nell, If the IC is your main strategy and you depend on it for a living, you must treat it as a business & learn as much as you can about the intricacies of the greeks and and trading as a whole. This and understanding the pyschology of trading will see you through the tougher times. Good...

Nell, I empathize with your situation. The IC strategy and your trading plan you have been using seems to have served you well in the past, therefore there is no reason why you it cant work for you again. I do however, suggest you refrain from any trading till you get your mental trading game...