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Does anyone have any experience they could share with a certain time of the day when they feel as if they can accurately pick a minimum 20 cent move in the SPY with a relatively high degree of probability? Thanks, Jennie

Can anyone advise as to how large a move is needed (up or down) for an at the money straddle(simuntaneous buy of both a put and a call) on the SPY to become profitable. Thanks, Jennie

Can anyone recommend a free site that can list stocks that gapped up or down each day on the open. It doesn't have to be real time just something I could view later in the morning. Thanks, Jennie

Can anyone advise as to what the bid / ask spread is like on some of the more thinly traded ETF's. Thanks, Jennie

Hello, I am looking for some options or options combined with the underlying strategies. In a generic sense, what I am looking for is a hedge type position when I have a preconceived notion of where an underlying is heading. For example, POT has had a nice run up and is clearly in an...

Does anyone know of the actual symbols for all of the dow jones sector and indudstry indexes. And, if so, of a free delayed end of day charting site where I could use these symbols to display the corresponding chart. Thanks, Jennie

Hello. I am looking for recommended options strategies given the following parameters: 1) IV near the high of its 52 week range. 2) Decent spread between the high and low IV over a 52 week period. 2) Upcoming event, such as an earnings announcement. 3) No perceived idea on which way...

Can anyone advise on a free web based options pricing tool that provides the most accurate pricing and greek calculation. I have been using the CBOE's one but the pricing is off from the empirical quotes. As such, how dependable are the corresponding Greeks. Can anyone advise on a calculator...

Can anyone advise on a free web based options pricing tool that provides the most accurate pricing and greek calculation. I have been using the CBOE's one but the pricing is off from the empirical quotes. As such, how dependable are the corresponding Greeks. Can anyone advise on a calculator...

Hello, I essentially day trade two stocks - Goog and OIH. I trade 500 - 1000 shares and look for .25 to 1.00 + moves. Holding periods can range from 2-3 minutes to 15 - 30 minutes. Generally, I have a pretty good idea on the direction of the impending price movement but my dilemma is...

Does anyone have any NASDAQ stocks that they regularly watch using tick candlesticks? I watch AAPl, RIMM, SNDK, AMGN, and KLAC and I was looking to add a couple more to my arsenal. Also, what tick settings do you use? I use 50 ticks per bar and 50 bars per screen. Thanks, Jennie

All, I trade equities on an intraday basis. I watch six and only six stocks - AAPl, RIMM, SNDK, KLAC, AMGN, ERTS. I try to capture fairly quick moves (.12 to .30 with a goal of .20). I have noticed that action heats up around certain times of the day. This has several advantages not the...

Folks, Any thoughts on using BB's - particularly with parameters other than the typical 20 period/2 std deviation ones. My focus is on quick trades with holding periods lasting from a couple to a few miniutes. My trading vehicle is the S&P index futures or SPY. I have had some decent...

I have been trying to day trade the S&P500's - primarily the SPY ETF's. Mostly, I have been watching and trying to develop a feel for the markets. I like the liquidity and what appears like excellent bid/ask spreads as well as the lot sizes available on the inside bid and ask. Also, I have...