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    Need to convert monthly option price to weekly time frame

    Thank you for getting me started.
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    Need to convert monthly option price to weekly time frame

    Yes, I am familiar.
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    Need to convert monthly option price to weekly time frame

    Yes, my problem falls into the definition of interpolation. I have live Osaka data, here is a quote from 11:30 local time. January 15750 call price is 395 January 15750 put price is 465 Expires on February 13th, 2014. What is most important is that I derive a price consistently from...
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    Need to convert monthly option price to weekly time frame

    I'm looking to trade the Nikkei 225. My trading system requires me to use weekly option data as part of a solution. Unfortunately the Nikkie options only trade as monthlies. I need a formula that can correctly derive what the weekly price should be from monthly data at any given time, not just...
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    3D graphing problem

    Ninja trader says they do not support options data. Options and their continuous relationship to their underlying security form the basis of our trading system.
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    3D graphing problem

    Looking to avoid the code writing learning curve. May have no choice.
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    3D graphing problem

    We have been testing in real time for four years. Our data feed is through our IB account. We have not purchased historical data because we have not worked out the graphing problem. Either the graphing solution will inform the data format selection or vice versa.
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    3D graphing problem

    I need to create a 3D matrix showing my trade entry and exit parameters in the x/y axis and profit/loss in the z axis all driven by historical data. The catch is it needs to be programmed to mirror our trading system. Can anyone recommend a graphing software company that can take historical...
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    Is theta really an edge?

    I know selling time has given me an edge or, at times has helped to offset losses in my system. The collected time premium is part of a larger more complex strategy though.
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    Trading the SPY as a newbie?

    I can't disclose what I am doing but can say I am a net seller and hold my positions an average of 2.2 days. My system makes all decisions, 2.2 is just the average the market gives me. My margin per trade is high so if assignment happens it is not a problem. I unwind my positions with plenty...
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    Trading the SPY as a newbie?

    You are right and then some. I've been trading SPY options for 30 months using a trading system and enjoy a risk reward of 1:2.1 and a 74% win rate. It is possible. Good luck
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    It's All GREEK To Me....

    Cactiman: Thank you for writing what needed writing despite being off topic. The war you wrote about was three generations ago so its not surprising its facts are lost to most contemporary people. Many find it easy to pick on Greece today. How any of them are students of history? As far...
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    Finding the Holy Grail

    I second that
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    This Forum overtrades options

    Congratulations. I also sim traded a day trade version of my system for 30 days a couple of years ago for fun and it was awesome (2losses)! 30 days a system doesn't make. The next three months were a disaster. So what paper money. Consistency over years matters in this business. Good luck...
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    This Forum overtrades options

    ditto To the OP: My trading system is based on primarily on short option positions, near as makes no difference delta neutral at initiation. I have structured my system, effectively modified the BS formula to my advantage from the outside and enjoy a 74% win rate with prudent money...
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    Finding the Holy Grail

    Reg T margin rules established my leverage initially and I stuck with it. IB and prime brokers offer more leverage but who wants the added risk. My biggest drawdown was 8%. I have had half a dozen above 4%. This mornings gap cost me 3.9%. It's been four months since I saw a loss this...
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    Finding the Holy Grail

    Wow. How has he done over the last four years? This guy could own the world some day? :D Nice work. When you have it, you have it...
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    Finding the Holy Grail

    Fishmonster123: My winning % is 74% since inception 29 months ago. My system does not permit me to trade 5 times a day. It averages out to about 2.2 DAYS per trade, or around 10 per month for an average profit of 4.28% per month, not compounded. My risk per trade is .362% of trading...
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    Finding the Holy Grail

    Sorry ES I was a little slow at picking up on your humor. :D I'll reveal it when I retire, I promise. PS You are very polite. :)
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