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    Do we need volatility to calculate Greeks?

    Sure, at expiration! :D I'm plenty rusty on this stuff, but you can't solve the normal density function without the volatility (probability of stock movement). You can, of course, get some info with general "rule of thumb" approximations (ATM option = delta ~ .5, etc) At least, I think...
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    Can You Sell Short In IB IRA Account

    Thanks for stopping in, ids. We do appreciate all you IB guys answering our questions! :) Best to all.
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    SEC Examining Possible Wall Street Leaks

    You mean like this kid! :p http://www.lebed.biz/index.htm
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    Mr. Stock ?

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    Those Crazy NASA Astro-nuts

    But how many diapers?
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    Best way to destroy a hard drive?

    Take it apart. Most have small phillips screws holding the halves together. You can get the platter out and wham on it if you like. But the really cool thing inside, is the magnets. You guys every play around with those little bastids? Freakin super strong! Don't pinch your...
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    SEC Examining Possible Wall Street Leaks

    and of course, this surprises no one! :p
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    Those Crazy NASA Astro-nuts

    Heh. Yeah, wouldn't be cool to be floating around up there and get "Bobbit-ised" from some insane broad! :D
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    Can You Sell Short In IB IRA Account

    I've traded a couple futures in my IB IRA. Haven't noticed much difference, except slightly higher margin limits. I'm sure the details are listed somewhere, just been too lazy to dig them up.
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    Nq sell off - news out?

    I dunno...I think Rosie O'Donnell would give her some competition!
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    Those Crazy NASA Astro-nuts

    Tried to kidnap and possibly kill/dismember a "romantic rival." Bizarre...
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    Methodology of the DITM Vertical Bull Call Spread

    It's not that I don't like options - they are kind of a fascinating mathematical construct - it's just that there can be, IMHO, a "seductive" allure to using them and working these spread strategies, when a much simpler method would be more efficient. For the spread pricing one month out with...
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    Methodology of the DITM Vertical Bull Call Spread

    This is what my risk grapher is showing: That spread costs $1200. Max profit is $300. So, in 6 months you can either make 25%, or lose 400% (of the max profit). After one month, assuming constant Vol, The stock dropping to $45 would cause the total spread LOSS to be ~-$150. Yes, if...
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    my secret strategy to riches

    Hmmm...I don't know...could be... But I never make a trading decision to buy, until BlueStreek sez we are going to have a "down 4% day". Can't lose!
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    No one calling a top, time to worry...

    I'm with ya! But it's hard to get the timing down. We could keep going up. Now if they put up new buildings or had stadiums renamed...watch out below! :p
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    Methodology of the DITM Vertical Bull Call Spread

    See, here's where the problem lies. What are "wrong" conditions? Like now, when valuations *seem* high? Or maybe when the market is dropping below its 200DMA? Bear market? Aren't there some awesome rallies in bear markets? Yep. Whipsaw time. Believe it or not, I lived and breathed...
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    No one calling a top, time to worry...

    They all said they would leave if they were wrong. They were. Over and over and over again, they were wrong. And some actually, eventually, left! Or at least they retreated to new/backup aliases. I hope they learned something. The amazing hubris of those that say "the market will go...
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    Do Elite Trader Posters Have Big Egos?

    Well...I may have a big ego, but when you're perfect why not! :D
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    Da Bears!

    :D
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    Da Bears!

    ET High School? Man, wish I could have gone to good ol' Elite High! Go Traders! Push 'em back! Push 'em back! Wayyy back! 1st and ten! Do it again! Yep, those were the days...
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