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Yes, I realized that I called it a diagonal, and it is really a calendar spread. I was also wondering if I am assigned when the stock is at 80, would it be best for me to hold it for a while to see if the stock price floats up in the hope that the put option I still hold would not decrease in...

Thanks for explaining that. I assumed that my max loss was $4, but certainly under $7 in any event. I have never been assigned, so I don't know exactly what takes place in the event of an assignment. I was wondering if I could get assigned overnight, and if so, would any fluctuation put me at...

I appreciate that, but I am wondering what my max risk is if assigned.

Hi, If I buy a feb put and simultaneously sell a jan put, what is my risk if I am assigned? 1. Sell Jan 28th 100 put for $3 2. Buy Feb 19th 100 put for $7 What happens if the stock drops to 80 and I am assigned on Jan 28th? Am I covered for any price swing with a max loss of under $7...

Thanks, I have found all of this to be true.

No, it is not a big deal. It is super easy to get filled at the price. I am just surprised that it seems so hard to get filled in between the bid and ask on SPY spreads that are tight and where the component legs have very high volume. I was wondering why this is the case.

I've found on the example of 12.40 - 12.90 that I can usually get filled at 12.75, but not nearly as often at 12.70. Also, like you said, spreads seem to get better fills with less effort. Although I have found it difficult to get mid fills trading SPY options. Not sure why though, cause the...

Anybody who pays those rates ought to spend a little time shopping around. Also, TOS will negotiate with frequent traders, but they will still be overpriced.

Sounds like it.

I think it depends upon your quote source.

I think you trade options a lot. Can you please tell me what price you are usually able to be filled at if the bid is 12.40 and the ask is 12.90? Thanks.

Is this still true? If so, can you please direct me to the location on their website that clearly states this? Thanks!

Not sure what 220% refers to, but as I suspected, it is not 80% stocks if you examine it closely. Thanks.

Very informative. Thanks!

Hi, Can anyone tell me how TNA gets its 300% action? It appears to be 80% stocks. Thanks.

Hi, Just curious what the best real time news services are? What I am asking about is for when you are day trading and would like to quickly search a stock that is having a big move and you are not sure why. Thanks.

Rearden, Poker is far from dead. You might consider attempting to become good enough to regularly beat the current games. I know you don't like live poker for various reasons, but online poker might still be the way to go if you are seeking intellectual stimulation and a real long term...

Just wondering. Mine is out completely. Realtime tick data is coming in, but no historical backfill at all. Thanks.

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I agree with this. IB's support is far from stellar.