It was an estimation. I didn't say I was going to buy 1/4 at each of those .2 increments. I was just thinking my eventual position will have a price of around 2.6. Looks like that avg will be cheaper. I am waiting for the dust to settle and will be buying those 1/4 increments in the coming 3-6 trading day. I will be waiting for an uptick before I buy, so the 1.9 stop may hit before I can continue the trade, given MSFT's delay in vista and the potential reaction tomorrow. Further, the reversal on the markets today could lead the market down and hit my stop.
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Based on the closing bid of 2.35
I am down .55 on entry 1 and .25 on entry 2
These 2 positions represent 1/4 of my account. At an average loss of .4 on a cost basis of 2.75. That is a 14.5% loss on the current position or 3.6% of my entire option trading portfolio. Given MSFT's news sending ripples through the entire tech sector, I will most likely be stopped out. the loss will be .8 or 30% of the current position and representing a 7.7% loss on the trading portfolio. I will not be adding unless I see the situation improve.
I am down .55 on entry 1 and .25 on entry 2
These 2 positions represent 1/4 of my account. At an average loss of .4 on a cost basis of 2.75. That is a 14.5% loss on the current position or 3.6% of my entire option trading portfolio. Given MSFT's news sending ripples through the entire tech sector, I will most likely be stopped out. the loss will be .8 or 30% of the current position and representing a 7.7% loss on the trading portfolio. I will not be adding unless I see the situation improve.
Vol's in front month April are very high in relation to may...therefore prob more expensive...you might check out the may options...if vol's rise you'll profit. I have a put calendar and looking to roll but waiting for the vol's to come down (although admit they might not since they will report earnings after Apr exp
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