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I have come to conclusions on the paper trade account (the short ones decayed in value very quickly). You are correct, it does require "new" money to close the short leg. I'll have to do further analysis on how to manage this kind of position. Fortunately my risk management keeps...

well this is exactly what I wanted to hear I am doing a simulation now with 2 separate verticals on FAZ and FAS weeklies to see how I would leg out These two trades use all of the money in this paper account so I will see if it will let me close individual profitable legs whilst the other...

I did simulations (both analyze and thinkback) in TOS which is why I am trying to get a second opinion. The numbers are too wild there has to be a catch. I am going to paper trade a few simulations with weeklies to see if what I'm looking at is correct.

see this is the observation I am making....... by doing a bull call spread you eventually get access to MORE contracts than you would have ever been able to afford initially. Lets say the OTM call with 14 months to expiration is $22.00 on AAPL. This requires initial capital of $2,200...

high beta equities that I would be bullish about over the next 12 months

you can call the CBOE and ask, and also request contracts I like to call myself an alchemist sometimes, because I make derivatives become available for my own interests

10 other people will be clamoring to sell that contract to you there's a reason for this....

I am referring to Bull Call debit spreads here, just for clarification.

Hello, I am working out the kinks in a bullish strategy involving verticals in back month options, I'm looking at 12+ month time frames Basically long OTM call, and short further OTM call This gives a very cheap debit spread that allows you to get involved with MANY contracts for very...