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    Details of the American Jobs Act in this thread

    Seems like Get 'em Hired ( http://www.getemhired.com ) is not waiting for the $450B and started without them. Looks very promising.
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    how about NFLX

    Read this article about when to short and when to buy, it will help you decide on those NFLX puts. http://www.optionsweekly.com/opentable-or-amedisys/
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    Absolute Beginner with a few Questions

    -How do taxes work with options? Is there a way to structure one's accounts or entities so that it minimizes the resulting tax burden as much as is legally possible? Taxes are the same as for stocks. Never trade for taxes, trade for profits. If you can make a profit, take it and worry about...
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    McMillan on Options vs Options as a Strategic Investment

    Options as a strategic investment is more of an encyclopedia / reference book than a story book. Read "Reminiscences of a stock operator" to learn about trading. Read options blog writers like: http://www.optionsweekly.com Read Andrew Wilkinson from Interactive Brokers daily options...
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    Imp Vola over a w/e

    From my understanding... Going from Friday to Tuesday (assuming a holiday weekend) should be almost no difference than going from Thursday to Friday. Look at the Theta (time decay) besides the IV. The IV can easily rise because of the uncertainty of a 3 day weekend. Get the...
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    Good option newsletters?

    Options weekly is no longer writing new stuff but there are about 10 articles from last year that still hold true. http://www.optionsweekly.com
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    you learn how to write and buy options.. and that is not enough

    You may want to read these two articles. http://www.optionsweekly.com/category/option-trading/ Take it from an options day trader, swing for singles not for home runs. We don't have the money to be betting on a black swan like Taleb.
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    Weekly Options List

    Still there.
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    JP Morgan Chase pushing Credit Cards Again

    After cutting back on spending for the past couple of years, JP Morgan is promoting their credit cards heavy again with cash back offers. Article at Options Weekly - http://www.optionsweekly.com/jp-morgan-chase-credit-cards/ Subscribers to Chase credit cards grew 13% in the 3rd Quarter to...
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    Weekly Options List

    Options Weekly has the complete list of weekly options that expire Friday. http://www.optionsweekly.com/weekly-options/ Great for covered calls.
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    Gold Correlation

    For example: The move this morning at 8:30, what caused it? Bonds were up, the yen was up against the USD, but why did Gold decide to just spike $10 and not have a nice gradual move like the other ones.
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    Gold Correlation

    What do you watch for when trading Gold? Are you looking for it to move in line with Oil, Bonds, the Euro
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    Stocks to buy on Tues Sept 7th

    After Labor Day, the best stocks to buy will be these stocks that are making 52 week highs. http://www.optionsweekly.com/category/52-week-highs-lows/ On Jan 2nd 2011, when all the financial papers write about the best stocks of 2010, you will probably find most of the top 10 stocks on...
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    Where is coinstar heading??????

    And then the positive of Coinstar. Article on Options Weekly. http://www.optionsweekly.com/coinstar-options-earnings-trade/
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    Day Trading Google

    Here is an article for new traders that may give you some ideas. The article discussed a Google / Nasdaq correlation trade. http://www.optionsweekly.com/day-trading-google Enjoy!
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    Covered Call Basics

    Here is a nice explanation of a Covered Call (also known as a buy write). http://www.optionsweekly.com/what-is-a-covered-call-or-buy-write/
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    newbie question

    See Options Weekly, there are many articles there geared towards new option traders. You may get some money making trade ideas too! Click here for Options Weekly
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    Switching from Stocks to Options

    Or you can go to http://www.optionsweekly.com and sign up for a free options newsletter with real stock ideas every week!
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    Noob question - IB Option Model volatility

    I have it setup that when I place an order in traders workstation, i have a column called implied volatily which shows me the IV of the trade I am about to place, naturely it changes with the price change but it gives me a better idea. The model price they show if I am not mistaken is an avg...
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    Question about options losses

    Hi Buddy, The great thing about BUYING options is that you cannot lose more than you paid. Selling options is a whole different ballgame. Signup for Options Weekly's Newsletter (its free) and they give a new option trade idea every week. http://www.optionsweekly.com Best of luck!
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