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What else are you paying for when you short the stocks? Is it true that when you short a stock you have to pay interest on the money daily? Or is it the other way around?

I think you guys misunderstand my questions. I should have made it clearer! Yes, I understand that stock options are non-marginable, but my question is after I bought the 20 call contracts with cash, would I be allow to short 2000 shares of the QQQ having those contracts as a hedge? Also...

I have a couple questions base on the following scenario. I'd appreciate it if you can spare a few minutes to help me out. Thanks! QQQ trading at $30. If I have a buying power of $10,000 to begin with, and I buy 20 call options contracts with strike 25.00 for $500/contract (5 X 100 = 500)...

new2trading, You mentioned that you trade fast moving stocks, what are they? I am looking for fast moving stocks too. I only have at most 2 hrs to trade every single day, and I hate to carry positions over night! Thanks!

Airport Spread, hehehe, you're funny!

Bet you guys have never heard of the Tarzan loves Jane spread! It's taught only at the Optionetics Advance Seminar. Anyone, anyone??? (a guy on optionetic claims he's making around 200% or so with this spread) So that you know, I have no idea what it is either! I also like to ask if...

>>Are you asking what is the difference between index options and index futures? Or are you referring to the difference between the cash index products and the futures products that are based on them? << Could you answer both of the questions above! ____________ >>You've got it...

What's the difference between index options and futures??? Or it is the same but called differently. 1 NQ mini is the equivalent of how many QQQ stocks? And are there any more futures that have stocks and options like the QQQ? thanks you guys! I am relatively new to futures!

I hope you guys don't mind another newbie jumping in too! 1) So, futures must be margin? Or can it also be traded with cash to avoid maintenance calls? 2) Do you know of any equities/indexes that have options and futures traded on them? Please list the underlying symbols with their...

What are some of the most liquid stock indexes that have futures?

What's the difference? I am getting confused!

Wow, it costs that cheap to lease a seat at the CBOE? BTW, how much would an option contract costs me if I had a seat at the CBOE?

Does anyone know how much it costs to lease a seat at one of the option exchanges, say the CBOE? I am interested in becoming an off-floor trader. Do you know how much it costs to trade one option contract in this case?

10% per month gives you at least 100% per year. If this system is proven like you said, then it's pretty damn good. I don't know why these people are not taking it seriously. But of course, I have another system in mind that gives a higher monthly return. 10%-50% per month potential. I...

Allenz, Since you started this thread about trading and scalping, I am wondering whether or not you know how much off-floor traders at any of the exchanges pay per option contract (may they be indexes or equities)? I believe that the lower the fee and cost, the more success a person has...

If I short and cover my position by buying call options, does the rule still apply?

I think $1mil a year is possible! Nothing is impossible! And it takes the impossibles to do the impossible.

Hm, are you saying that it's still possible to do it? Are you at your office now? Mind if I call?

Ok, so far there're about 3 people I know scalping options. Including me in the next few months, there'll be 4! Only 4 in this entire forum??? White17, how often do you exit with a profitable trade? Usually, by how much $.10? What platform do you use, and does the L2 helps?

Scalping a crossed market will not work any more. If you guys check the new rules of the exchanges at: www.amex.com (close to bottom of the page. The "institutions and rules" link) For example, exchange A's bid is at 4.0 and exchange B's ask is at 3.8, if you entered an order to buy at...