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One additional comment that I forgot to mention is that all the performance data reported for every system is net of all fees/commissions.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/03/private-payrolls-grew-by-230000-in-september-vs-185k-est-adp.html

Hello Elitetraders! We've been an IB since 1997, and for over 15 years have been heavily focused on trading option spreads on stock indices such as the SP and ES. During this time we developed a close relationship with several floor brokers who filled countless millions of options for us. One...

Hello @themickey thanks for the comments. Nope, no scam. We have been an Introducing Brokerage (futures/options) since 1997. We offer a proprietary options trading platform for index option spreads, wherein it will automatically generate spread trades and manage risk/profits for the client...

We do not have a developer platform for public use. Thank you for your interest!

@themickey, thanks for the note. A "slick sales spiel video"...I'll take that as compliment? ;) Yes, we are a brokerage firm offering trading services, and we are compensated via commissions. We have clients in various countries and offer systems on multiple different futures exchanges...

Hello @RovingEye , Thank you for the feedback. Altavest is an Independent Introducing Broker (futures/futures options, not securities). Clients open accounts with us and trade through us. Is that what you were asking? Regards, Erik

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/28/us-markets-political-turmoil-and-data-take-center-stage.html

Reliable sentiment gauge or not?

https://www.cmegroup.com/education/featured-reports/rising-wages-a-sign-of-slowing-corporate-profits-or-inflation.html?utm_source=pardot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=economic_research

Yes, but if any such analyst happens to be correct, they'll be referred to for decades as having "prophetically picked the top of the great bull"...and will be in continual high demand. So perhaps making such a call is a shrewd move as the downside is nearly non-existent.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/19/the-great-bull-market-is-dead-and-heres-whats-next-bank-of-america-strategist-says.html

The Russell 2000 has a contract high of 1750 with the Dec. futures trading around 1720. Sell the 1750/1770 Sept. End-of-Month spread at 1.60 (the current bid/offer is 1.65/1.85). Hold to expiration, risk to 5.00. This is an income strategy that can be placed and tracked easily in Altavest's...

Good time to be long volatility? Or, fade this GS prediction? https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-09-18/goldman-lists-329-reasons-why-volatility-about-jump

Is the sky falling, or is this another "even a broken clock is correct twice a day" type of hysteria? https://www.businessinsider.com/martin-feldstein-treasury-yields-financial-crisis-great-depression-2018-9

As measured by the median S&P 500 stock, the price-to-sales ratio is even higher, at 2.7 times currently. By contrast, the median S&P 500 stock traded at 1.2 times sales back in 2000, far lower than the cap-weighted 2.3 times. Bottom line: The average stock now is valued more richly now than in...

Hi Tom, Indeed...indeed...as we like to say, "The juice isn't worth the squeeze." As you pointed out, the potential reward remaining in the IC example isn't likely worth the risk and/or opportunity cost of holding any longer.

With over 70% of the max profit available for capture, and over a week until expiration, would you exit this condor or not?

Qualified investors are invited to a special workshop on September 27, at the Costa Mesa, CA Marriott. Capacity is limited, so reserve your seat now... https://cf.altavest.com/927event-application There will be "something for everyone", as the saying goes. Our special guest speaker is...

What would you do?