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I'll bet Taleb took the other side.

I closed a 6 figure account w/IB a few weeks ago. I had a check within 10 calendar days of my request. No problems at all and will do business with them again in the future.

McCain didn't explain it well. He was going to pay for this by taxing employer provided health insurance benefits. This would level the playing field between folks who get health insurance through their employment and those who buy it as individuals with after tax dollars. It would also...

Outstanding. Thank you.

people of means, it's time to retrench

Does Estonia sell bonds???

think or swim provides trading on the globex. I'm scalping against my book.

Dow futures down 286 right now.

I agree with you completely.

How low will TOS go per contract??

Sorry, missed that. I totally agree about trading futures for a short term directional play.

I'm sure there would be no question at all if done within the same account.

I'm not sure, but the IRS might consider this practice "self dealing". Individuals could use a similar practice to transfer capital into a qualified retirement account.

I've been looking at trading nq options instead, but aren't commissions significantly higher than on the ndx?? Thanks........Tony

What would be considered the long haul??......Tony

Greed has officially taken over. I am attempting to roll the sept side to aug for 2.00 credit. The positive vega is ok in relation to the rest of my book.

I bought because I though iv was low. I had to pay up a bit because of the positive vol skew. I still think iv is low, but I do like the idea of taking half off. I am going to place try to take off half at 6.20 and swing with the rest.........Thanks.

I bought an ibm aug/dec 125 put spread for 5.20 this Wednesday. My initial profit target was 15% or 0.80. The spread closed Friday at 5.90 and I'm tempted to get some more juice from this thing rather than close it at 6.00. Can anyone offer any sensible guidelines for rolling?? I appreciate any...

Ms Ball May I ask how much premium you sold for and what you profit target is?? Tony

So I take it that ES options trade electronically???