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    How do puts work?

    Yes ..... but you are better off buying ATM or OTM options. IMO ..... ITM options have limited value.
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    How do puts work?

    Puts are the same as calls when shorting. To short a put you sell-to-open first - then to close the position you buy-to-close.
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    Biogen halted, options expiring today.

    Why would you exercise an OTM option?
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    Well, that was unexpected...

    What is RTH?
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    Well, that was unexpected...

    2.5 for Trump then 2.75 for Biden? Nope ... the odds did not reverse. That's an arbitrage opportunity and I don't think a bookmaker is that stupid. The odds for Biden will always be under 2.
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    Beginner question.

    Maximum loss is the premium you paid. BUT ...... Beware on expiry day and close any positions that might close ITM. You do not want to deal with auto exercise
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    Election week ahead: Bull vs Bear forces?

    IMO ..... Only one way to trade this election Buy an OTM Weekly Option Strangle on QQQ or DIA or SPY. Enter on Tuesday, November 03. Expiry on Friday, November 06. And don't forget to consider the SPY options that expire on Wednesday, November 04...
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    2020 Presidential Election - I placed $100 on the Republican Party for .....

    That's not an arbitrage opportunity. Any arbitrage opportunity is in the odds being above 2.00 for the Democratic Party to win the Popular Vote. $200+ payout on $100 bet. Currently the BCLC has those odds at 1.12. $112 payout on $100 bet. I am looking for a legitimate source who has the odds...
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    2020 Presidential Election - I placed $100 on the Republican Party for .....

    The odds for the Republican Party to win the Popular Vote are now at 6.00. $600 payout for a $100 bet. I got in when the odds where 4.75. $475 payout for $100 bet.
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    2020 Election Results Option Strangle - SPY - Wed or Fri Expiry?

    Charts are completely useless in this situation. This is will be a short-term event driven move.
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    2020 Election Results Option Strangle - SPY - Wed or Fri Expiry?

    I am thinking of buying a 1-strike OTM SPY strangle (calls and puts) on Tuesday, November 3 - the day of the US election. I prefer the Wednesday Nov 04 options - but I am concerned about any delay in the results. So I might go with the Friday Nov 06 options. If I go with the Friday options...
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    deposit money into trading account with a credit card

    Most credit cards allow cash advances. Take the cash advance and deposit into trading account.
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    2020 Presidential Election - I placed $100 on the Republican Party for .....

    Question: Is there an arbitrage opportunity? The Canadian Lotto's have the odds of the Republican Party winning the Popular Vote at 5.50. Which I placed a $100 bet when the odds where 4.75. The Democratic Part odds are 1.15. I am looking for any US State lotto that has the odds on the...
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    2020 Presidential Election - I placed $100 on the Republican Party for .....

    Question: How often does the winning president lose the popular vote? I know the 2016 election is one example - any other years?
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    2020 Presidential Election - I placed $100 on the Republican Party for .....

    ...... Popular Vote Winner RE: 2020 Presidential Election The Canadian Lotto ( www.bclc.com ) has 4.75 odds on the Republican Party winning the Popular Vote. I placed a $100 bet for a payout of $475.00 The odds for Donald Trump to win the Presidential Election are 2.45, $100 bet for a...
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    Trump tests positive for Covid 19

    Yes .... Futures are down. If you don't believe me check the quotes.
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    Trump tests positive for Covid 19

    Futures are down.
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    TSLA $666.00

    Wow ..... AAPL also took a beating today. $500 to $130? That's insane. I can't find any news explaining the drop.
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    TSLA $666.00

    Insane drop today ------ from $2200 to $500. Anybody know why?
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