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Hi, Looking to devise some trading strategies... Anybody know where I can get stats on how stocks performed after earnings releases? I. E. average moves up, down, how long the moves lasted for, etc... Ideally, long term data over multiple market cycles Thanks

awesome. =) that's the journey i'm on... understanding my risks and what works for me. that's part of the fun in trading, the discovery part

I understand the importance of volatility. So far i haven't noticed a significant difference/advantage in pricing in the early morning as far as options pricing goes (for selling CC). it seems there is a little bit of a lag, which makes sense because the MM need to get their bearings too...

yes, the work can be risky but my role is to manage the risk. Trading is not gambling. I prefer to take the calculated risks with the odds in my favour. For me, jumping in blindly for a little more volatility is more like gambling.

Thanks. My daytrading is alright. Getting better and better. Been up 12 of the past 16 days. Over traded today and went from a profit to a small loss. I'm thinking it might be better to enter after the early morning volatility. That way I'm more comfortable with my entry point. Leaves...

I meant buying at the open... I should open a separate thread

This is for swing and long term position trading. Obviously, this approach is not appropriate for day trading

I've read that buy stops are a good way to enter a position and is a strategy use by some top traders. I've also read that stocks that open up on the day are statistically more likely to close higher... Anybody heard of that or have the research on that?

Hi, Do you use them to enter a position and what have been your experiences? Thanks for your feedback!

In the end, the successful trader is one who works with a strategy or set of strategies that fits with their personality and situation - risks, emotions, time frames, etc... All the top trader interviews I've seen/read recognize the importance of trader style and how there are so many ways...

I'm happy with my strategy and look forward to refining it. Thanks for your input

Thanks JackRab. That is exactly right. My plan is to hold onto the stock and sell OTM calls. If I called out, so be it. It's a nice profit. Ideally, I add income to the holding. The conversation got diverted. Thanks for bringing it back on track!

i'm not an expert on options, hence my questions regarding it. Yes, to liquidity to being a difference. liquidity of course then affects the bid-ask spread... I still feel the context of the underlying stock to be the difference. elevator down, stairs up. Yes, they seem theoretically the same...

just because a graph shows similar values doesn't mean they are the same. In theory yes, but a graph has no context. As a recent example, imagine if you had a PUT on VRX back when it was near its peak. there is more continued downside risk after you hold the stock. stairs up and elevator...

Selling cc is fine as long as it properly aligns with your investment goals and strategies. Did the research on selling puts and I disagree on selling puts to being superior to calls. The logic for selling puts over covered calls is flawed for my investment strategy. Here are the reasons...

yeah, i've noticed that too. initially i'm happy that my CC sold at a limit price set higher up, and then a few minutes later I see the price move up higher. the MM seem to plan these things in advance since they control the B-A prices, and the B-A spreads. without getting into a victim...

I'm looking at the optimal times to sell covered calls and have a question for you experienced traders: does IV increase at the end of the trading day, or at the beginning of the trading day? these two periods are typically more volatile and I wonder if IV increases, and if that increases the...

The way it is advertised, I didn't think it was just for large orders. I thought it was more for traders. For stocks like AMZN, pcln, etc... This execution could be helpful.

Is there any statistical or at least anectdotal evidence that this is an effective order type? Has it been tested internally? I tried it paper IB, but it doesn't work. I also found that I couldnt attach bracket orders to it. Overall, the possible Benefits to it are outweighed by the loss...

Any update on the adaptive algo? Their staff don't seem to know much about it and it's effectiveness...