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and i though you knew me better.....

yeah, iv doesn't know it (he probably thinks i just sell premium!); but i do pay close attention to his trading thoughts. so spin, if you are looking for the vol collapse; is this type of trade put on for a credit? are you still on those yahoo boards? i haven't been there in a long time.

referring to the long hedge... how complicated is it to determine the long amount (CHFJPY spot )? if in this particular trade the underlying reverses , do you sell your long before the payout amount is less than the notional loss?

coach, you have summed up what has happened to many here that we have witnessed (on other threads of course). a natural repeating theme is guys see a play that looks good on the surface; jumps on it and ignores consciously or unconsciously the downside possibilities. many wipeouts just this...

i knew that you knew that.... that's why i made a quick point:)

es future options @ .12 times 100 contracts is 600 based on ib's 50 multiplier.

credit spreads , debit spreads, and long options. most of my trading using the above strategies are on er2 future options. how it is done for profit cannot be easily spelled out here. i do not have too many posts; so checking my history from 2006 should shed some light on one way i have traded...

derivman, how about posting some option strategies that you are working on? if you could do that; that may be the first time in this thread that something relevant is posted. if you cannot or unable to actually talk strategies or even simple examples; then please do not respond to my...

ok, let's say that is actually a fact (aggressive strike selection). i may be a little naive (or poor with math); how come their monthly return is not that high? my return is 6-10% monthly(most withdrawn and not compounded) for the past 5 years and i think i am very very "nonaggressive".

i would love to know how far otm and days to expiration the calls were when they put these trades on. argus WAS a 9mm fund, and world capital site is down. i do not like what happened ; as many of us trade similarly.

i have read both books. some of my interpretation is taleb also sells premium too. there are direct quotes out there that are not in the book.

i trade future options for a living.....in fairfield. let me know your thoughts.

is the english language your primary form of communication? no bash, just curious. since you are interested in making everyone clear on your option trading background and abilities; can you give us all some insight on how you make profitable trades?

i also only utilized 1/3 of my allocation thus far for short may. usually at this time i am 80-100% at my max. my puts are @ 725 for 3 pts, now i wish i had done more. cheap debit spreads are on tap for next week and short call hunting in the 1 pt or less range. i will not force more puts...

of course you get my attention when er2 options are mentioned!:D i had some calls short @ 850 that i closed for about a .3 gain. with all this up move; are you looking at any puts for may?

you asked the most important question on this thread. his book is on the way to me; if there is anything in the book pertinent to your question, i'll let you know.

if you reread some comments from you know who in the thread bye bye reg t explaining point by point the advantages; they are significant. essentially the fact that margin does change(in jbo haircut) in a negative move on your account is what i call a "killer app". i cannot resist using an...

yip, you have learned an awful lot in a short amount of time. i just would like to clarify again some of what i do. i do have more front month longs, shorts @ 45 days or so, debit spreads, and straight longs. i net credits overall, but this strategy can change of course. i am a lover of wotm...

i knew you were right...... in your opinion, if pm was approved for all asset levels; what margin advantage would futures and future options have? wouldn't they(future options) become obsolete?

MAV, can you try this scenario: pm comes in and equals the benefits of span margin. would the powers that be who run the future options have a response? additionally, what could it possibly be? clearly if you have an answer; i understand it is only best guess stuff. ps: i do understand...