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I will close it as i dont have the funds to cover that many shares. I was just wanting to make absolutely sure what the consequences were.

I am surprised my broker allows me to short these when i dont have the funds to cover. The mistake is obviously all mine not theirs im just saying...crazy how a $380 play can turn into $130k worth of stock.

at the time i shorted the $19 strike put the underlying was trading at $19.50.

I shorted a $19 put on HAL when it was trading at $19.50: 70 contracts @ $5.40 each contract. Price of underlying is currently $18.87 and they expire today. Im having a hard time finding a clear answer as to what happens if I dont exit my position before the market closes today. I wouldnt be too...

gambling for a living is about the only thing that can compare. (speaking in terms of people who only trade for themselves), The difference between trading and other forms of business is that there is no external feedback...its you and only you. If you work somewhere you have a boss/manager who...

Trying to learn this stuff watching videos and reading constantly but curious on how you all feel about this subject. My question is: Are open interest and volume as important when shorting calls? I guess the obvious answer is: as long as the trade doesnt go against you and the option expires...

Well alrighty then.

the money made on the option would be higher if based on a % return due to less capital being used to enter your position though correct?

can you explain why delta is a turn off?

i can see the less liquid aspect that's a good point. I have noticed i have less "options" when trading options :cool:

i am a new trader, dabbled for a few years in equities but have only been day trading since this may. I have looked into options off and on but recently have been spending a lot of time educating myself on them. Even made my first options trade yesterday just to get my feet wet, (HAL Sep 6, 19...

this thread makes me understand why "YOLO" trades are so popular among young individuals that are new to the market. Like, screw it, there's only 1% making big money and they all know more than me so im just going to pick one and buy all the calls or puts i can afford haha.

I have read through this entire thread and would like to say that i average in nearly every trade and the two things mentioned by other members that strike me as the most true are this: (1) BINGO! My strategy is to short stocks that have been pumped heavily on no news or mediocre news...after...

contacted IBKR and they got me fixed up. You have to go to Chart Parameters > Vertical Buffer > Check "Display Vertical Scrollbar"

I am trying to zoom the price range in on my charts and do not have the "Remove vertical space" option available. I am looking at a chart with a price range of 0-$9 on a stock that has moved 50 cents for the day and it is killing me.

Titled "How To Become Homeless Via Day Trading: Buying The Top And Shorting The Bottom" With a special bonus chapter: Holding Losing Positions Overnight For Maximum Insomnia. I've never sucked at something so bad in my entire life lol. Curious if anyone has ever in history entered a position...

Total noob question here and want to say thanks in advance for any help. I am wanting to add real time price quotes and volume to TWS but not sure exactly which subscriptions I would need for that. I am mainly day trading US stocks and only looking for bare minimum to start off with as im not...

OP i am in the same boat so dont let the nay sayers crush you if it is something you really believe in. One thing i am learning is that it takes a lot more work than expected, like a lot lot more. early mornings checking the screener then researching each stock that fits your bill, news...

I agree with this completely. I admit I am a noob to both trading and investing and have much to learn.