Best Options for Long Term Directional Bet

I am using the Darvas System to pick stocks; that means I want to play the intermediate-to-long term directional movement of the stocks. In this case, what options should I look for?

Any feedback would be much appreciated.
 
You could use deep ITM Leaps as a stock replacement. That is, you buy Leap calls with Delta of 0.8 or more and a year or more to exipry as a substitute for long stock.
 
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I am using the Darvas System to pick stocks; that means I want to play the intermediate-to-long term directional movement of the stocks. In this case, what options should I look for?

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

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If you are looking long calls;
would avoid the weak semisector for most all time frames.:cool:

And whether you are thinking inside the BOX or outside the BOX;
prefer underlyings and ITM, or ATM or ITM that i have sheets/paperwork on.

Hope this helps.
 
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If you are looking long calls;
would avoid the weak semisector for most all time frames.:cool:

And whether you are thinking inside the BOX or outside the BOX;
prefer underlyings and ITM, or ATM or ITM that i have sheets/paperwork on.

Hope this helps.
After reading your post a few times, I still can't get your message. :confused:

Mind to explain? Thanks!
 
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Take a look at Calendar Spreads
Isn't 'Calendar Spreads' more for volatility bets, then how to use Calendar Spread as a vehicle to bet on direction?? :confused:

Thanks in advance!!
 
Quote from persama:

Isn't 'Calendar Spreads' more for volatility bets, then how to use Calendar Spread as a vehicle to bet on direction?? :confused:

Thanks in advance!!

Without going into all the details, the way to play calendars as a directional bet is to set up OTM calendars. E.g. the stock is at 50 and you think it will go to 55 by some specific time, so can enter a 55 call calendar, thus creating a directional calendar.
 
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After reading your post a few times, I still can't get your message. :confused:

Mind to explain? Thanks!
LOL

Too funny :D

nitro
 
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