If I wanted to write puts for income with portion of portfolio (on stocks I wouldn't mind owning) is there a sweet spot, say two, three weeks before expiration?
Agree with most but you're giving Ina a pass she doesn't deserve. From accounts I've heard she argued forcefully to maintain the position. That has to have consequences.
Thanks Swan Noir, there's a possibility I could get some publicity as Govenor Christie personally and publicly honored the first responders who rescued our family.
Right, about 1/2, but that leaves me with less $ than is needed to rebuild house. Can they legally do this ( I have reached out to attorney's), waiting for answer.
Is a mortgage legally binding between both parties or can they nullify their side?
Trying to rebuild house after destroyed by tree in Hurricane Irene. Insurance co. has guaranteed funds but PNC Bank wants to recall a mortgage for half that amount. There is a deterioration of property clause but this was an Act of God. Anybody knowledgeable on this?
Bill Gross from Washington Post Friday:
"An anti-Keynesian, budget balancing immediacy imparts a constrictive noose around whatever demand remains alive and kicking. Washington hassles over debt ceilings instead of job creation in the mistaken belief that a balanced budget will produce a...
...and for as long as you can focus on backtesting, rules and process - not solely gains. When you've become confident on process the profits will come.
from Mohamed A. El-Erian:
"The world economy is hard-wired to the assumption of a strong America, and Americans benefit from this. But the more their politicians argue over the debt ceiling, the greater the risk that the wiring will become irreparably frayed."
Ugly, closed at low of day. How can you be long such a high beta stock going into earnings? Does not lead to longevity - granted TZOO does have a history of positive surprises. May be good for a bounce here.
With all due respect - Mr Druckenmiller will not be among those who suffer most when the SHTF.
NoâMr. Druckenmiller has heard enough of such "clamor and hyperbole." The grave danger he sees is that politicians might give the government authority to borrow beyond the current limit of...
It's been raised 74 times because it is recognized as a routine measure to fulfill a vestigal statutory requirement. US spending should be cut but it should done in the budget process. For the US to default on it's obligations is not a sane way to solve this problem.
Loss of faith and buying in Treasuries will escalate interest rates across the board. Interest rate sensitive businesses will begin laying people off. New Depression will ensue. Tea Party and like minded Repub's are the new Neanderthals resurrected to extract revenge.