50-100% 2007 target return possible with options?

Quote from dr_sean:

Okay first of all, ROI means "return on investment."

I'm talking about 10-15% on the position. Return. In a month.

NOT on the whole dang port. I guess if you threw your entire account into a CC position, yes you could make 10-15% return on the portfolio, but of course that would be silly.

I'm not trying to insult you here Arnie.

I don't know why you find the urge to talk down to me.
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I know what ROI means, and yes, I doubt it's possible to find alot of CC situations offering 10-15%/month on 1 position.
That would mean, for example, buying MO at $84, and selling an $8.40 OTM Call against it....the MO Jan 85 Call is not going for $8.40...
NFLD? There's a possibility...$15 stock, the Jan 17.5 Call is going for $2.80...hmmm, almost 20%....I might try that...nah, I'll sell naked put or a put spread and tie up a LOT less cash, and get a better return.

Look, I'll admit my posts did not have a very friendly tone to them, and for that I apologize.

It's just that your posts did have a smidgeon of arrogance to them, like everyone here is below you. Maybe that's not the way you meant it, but it's the way I took it. Then there's the way you compliment people on their posts....as if to say, "hey, you're not as stupid as I thought you were..."

Let's start over....Peace my friend.

Arnie
 
Quote from dr_sean:

Yes I generally look for LEAPs w. delta of 1 .00 or thereabouts to duplicate stock ownership...of course w. less equity tied up.
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Or you could buy a deep OTM Jan 08 call instead of a deep ITM call. Higher strike calls probably would be "cheaper" in terms of vol.

The deep ITM Jan 08 LEAP with a high delta could get whacked hard on a deep drop in the stock.
 
"Position trading conservative front month ITM debit spread, ITM long options and some CC out of a 100k account. Is this doable using options or my target is unrealistic?"


Yes, It is very doable, but just don't know whether you will profit 100% or lose 100%.
 
Quote from Arnie Guitar:

I know what ROI means, and yes, I doubt it's possible to find alot of CC situations offering 10-15%/month on 1 position.
That would mean, for example, buying MO at $84, and selling an $8.40 OTM Call against it....the MO Jan 85 Call is not going for $8.40...
NFLD? There's a possibility...$15 stock, the Jan 17.5 Call is going for $2.80...hmmm, almost 20%....I might try that...nah, I'll sell naked put or a put spread and tie up a LOT less cash, and get a better return.

Look, I'll admit my posts did not have a very friendly tone to them, and for that I apologize.

It's just that your posts did have a smidgeon of arrogance to them, like everyone here is below you. Maybe that's not the way you meant it, but it's the way I took it. Then there's the way you compliment people on their posts....as if to say, "hey, you're not as stupid as I thought you were..."

Let's start over....Peace my friend.

Arnie
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honestly reading back on my post I did take a bit of a stand w. arrogance after being felt like you guys thought I was an idiot.

So for that, my apologies as well.

And I lend great credence to your advocating to sell naked puts. I indeed use this strategy as well, and do find it effective--especially in its levg ability.

I'm glad we can be friends! I like this forum & hope I'll fit in well here. :D
 
Quote from IV_Trader:

my , oh my... another orchestrated and brutal attack ( this time on der_commissar)...I wonder who is next
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i promise, i did not consult anyone on "attacking (your spelling) der_commissar".

i just do not like bullies and i perceive him as such.
 
Quote from IV_Trader:

my , oh my... another orchestrated and brutal attack ( this time on der_commissar)...I wonder who is next
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He/she's just had a bad trading day and is taking it out on the folk here - noone is attacking him/her, just self defence. I notice he/she stopped posting, probably because has gained insight into the error of his/her ways but is too embarrassed to come back and admit to it. Probably a nice person deep down. Let's leave it at that and hope he/she comes back and we can then offer some emotional support to help him/her through this time of financial/personal stress.
Peace and goodwill to all :)
daddy's boy
 
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