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The forums here have a wealth of up to date information: Trip Advisor Virtual Tourist.com MoMoney.

I think the issue is specifically with the ToS platform via Terminal Services/Remote Desktop etc. The Java app doesn't seem to respect some of the windowing painting/scaling/scrolling requirements for it to work flawlessly (manifesting as flickering and other display issues)...at least that was...

LOL, since I'm bored, I'll explain the small flaw in logic: As the front month spread is now worth $5, let's say the back month spread is $5.50 Take the $6000 in your account after locking in the loss on the front month, add to that $5,500 credit you get from selling the back month spread...

LOL. My mistake, I assumed you you were rolling up/down. However, the same principle applies when rolling to a different month for a credit: If your account allows you to roll in one step, it will allow you to roll in two steps with the exact same size :) [EDIT: Don't take my word for it...

I believe Andy was referring to Reg-T margin treatment for option positions.

Hence the comprehensive list of resources I provided you with. Have you gone through any of the resources I mentioned or were you expecting someone to tell you the answer in a forum post? I see that MTE has already expended some effort on this matter with you on this and another thread...

Your point is valid but I think it was just a contrived example to highlight the particular margin implications he was discussing. You are always allowed to close any existing position regardless of reserve buying power left. Reg-T ensures this. MoMoney.

Confirmed by Rdemyan a few days ago. MoMoney.

They are one and the same thing. Rolling up/down is buying the vertical and selling another vertical (or buying a butterfly/condor). It doesn't matter if the two trades are done as one or separately. In your example, buying power would prevent you from rolling.

Good job on the reverse. I can't see a long dispersion environment coming up any time soon...

ThinkOrSwim.

RE: thinkorswim - have a look at the Broker Ratings here on ET. If you are learning options, suggest first lessson is mastering the Search Function here on ET in order to see what has been recommended to other people in your position in the past. Or just browse through a few pages on this...

They are one and the same thing. A 25 point vertical on the SPX has five 5 point verticals embedded in it.

LMAO. Suddenly it's clear where 1000 pages (6000 replies) have come from :)

No, but you did do a good Riskarb LOL. Next time throw in some [dBrackets] here and there and we won't be able to tell the difference :) I did detect a note of sarcasm in Aardvark's response....but it's hard to tell on these forums :D Just in case, a KISS version for dummies like me...

LOL, thanks Ryan! but as per Phil, it was the "hmmmmm" I was more curious about. To be honest, the curiosity has now faded LOL so this thread is luckily spared more meaningless drivel [EDIT: from me of course!]:D

Not too clever me...need more explanation.

Not telling :)

It's known as a "Slingshot/Hybrid Hedge" in Cottle's terminology. More info in the Hybrid Hedge chapter of his latest book In this instance a long vertical (2 bear put spreads) opposite a short vertical (8 bull put spreads) Depending on the amount of protection you want, you adjust the...

Donna :confused: do I call you Richard?