http://www.theoptionsinsiders.com Brokerage Articles en-us Copyright 2008 The Options Insider Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:22:00 GMT 20 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:10:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Tony Scianna and Peter Hauser of SunGard. Mark, Tony and Peter dive into the expansive, and often confusing, world of options trading software. This wide-ranging conversation explores all aspects of options software from trading and position analysis to clearing and risk management. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1517 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1517 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:27:00 GMT And the winner is... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1499 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1499 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:45:00 GMT Which candidate did options traders prefer in the recent presidential election? Which issues do they feel are the most pressing for the next administration? What are the leading trade triggers for options traders? Are options traders bullish or bearish right now? Which sectors are the most popular with options traders? Find out here.... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1466 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1466 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:38:00 GMT Are we witnessing the premature death of an innovative new product? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1458 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1458 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:57:00 GMT A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: ISE and NYSE Arca join forces in the forex market, the VIX roller coaster ride continues, concerns mount over possible VIX settlement manipulation, ICE and CME face-off over credit derivatives, Buffet vs. Greenspan, SEC/CFTC merger finally on the horizon and more... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1432 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1432 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:53:00 GMT A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: new options volume records, the VIX roller coaster ride continues, BOX vs. NASDAQ, the end of backdating, unusual options activity and more... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1397 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1397 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:26:00 GMT And the winner is... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1359 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1359 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 02:46:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Don Montanaro, CEO of retail brokerage firm TradeKing. Mark and Don discuss the challenges facing new retail options brokers as well as the benefits offered by Fixed Return Options (FROs). http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1299 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1299 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:55:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Randy Frederick, Director of Derivatives at Charles Schwab and Co. Mark and Randy explore the dynamic, dysfunctional and sometimes dangerous world of retail options trading... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1222 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1222 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:13:00 GMT I had a chance to review some of the endless stream of options trading advertising that I receive. Usually, I just toss them into the trash. Lately there seems to be two consistent themes. First, companies emphasizing their winning percentage of trades, and how that must imply a winning trading system. And those offering advice and systems on how to trade options "simply". I and m somewhat upset by what I and ve seen and I reject both of these premises. Here are my reasons why... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1197 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1197 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:12:00 GMT Newsletter subscribers should check their email in-boxes. The latest issue of the Options Insider email newsletter is now available... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1122 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1122 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:18:00 GMT And the winner is... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1098 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1098 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:26:00 GMT It and s now easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the latest information from the options market. Options Insider members can now upgrade their accounts to receive free daily, weekly or and as-it-happens" email alerts... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1039 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1039 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:50:00 GMT More answers to common options questions including: Are options market makers crooks? How do I trade conversions/reversals? I and ve heard of delta neutral trading, but how do I create a gamma neutral position and much more... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=990 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=990 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:12:00 GMT Newsletter subscribers should check their email in-boxes. The latest issue of the Options Insider Newsletter is now available. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=984 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=984 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:08:00 GMT And the winner is... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=945 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=945 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:43:00 GMT www.TheOptionsInsider.com and s Discussion Center members have always been able to subscribe to individual threads. However, they haven and t had an easy way to track activity across the entire forum...until now. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=932 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=932 Tue, 13 May 2008 10:50:00 GMT Options Insider Radio "live" from the Options Industry Conference in Las Vegas. In this episode, Mark is joined by John Hass, CEO of Options House. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=786 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=786 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:56:00 GMT And the winner is... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=717 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=717 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:04:00 GMT A fresh episode of Options Insider Radio is now available... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=685 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=685 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:10:00 GMT Calculating when to write a covered call... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=673 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=673 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:13:00 GMT Why and when should I invest in a covered call? Which covered calls are best for me? In this report, we review some helpful covered call calculations so you can make these decisions. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=669 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=669 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:22:00 GMT In this episode, Mark sits down with Tony McCormick, Senior Vice President of Equity Options at Charles Schwab. Mark and Tony discuss the fading optimism over penny pricing in the options market. They also discuss competition in the retail brokerage space and whether Schwab (and other brokers) will soon be forced to raise their options commissions. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and responds to a forum member and s question about put options. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=631 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=631 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:45:00 GMT And the winner is... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=623 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=623 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:47:00 GMT The options industry continues to set new trading records every year. Unfortunately, despite this explosion in volume, many financial professionals remain skeptical of the options market. In recent years, the options industry has spent millions of dollars developing automated buy-write products to lure these reticent customers into the fold... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=607 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=607 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:54:00 GMT The term buy-write is completely foreign to most retail investors. In fact, more than a few professional traders scratch their heads whenever they hear this strange piece of options jargon. But help is finally on the way... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=601 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=601 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:56:00 GMT We announce the next winner of our one-year anniversary giveaway... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=583 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=583 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:23:00 GMT We announce the first winner of our one-year anniversary giveaway... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=564 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=564 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:33:00 GMT Examining the curious phenomenon known as preferenced trading... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=520 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=520 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:34:00 GMT Examining the curious phenomenon known as preferenced trading... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=519 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=519 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:37:00 GMT In this episode, Mark sits down with both the CEO and the President of 3D Markets - David Mortimer and Jeromee Johnson. Mark, David and Jeromee discuss the inherent difficulties of block trading in the options market. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and finally answers your burning questions about dollar strikes. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=517 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=517 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:41:00 GMT Exploring the most divisive issue in the history of the options market... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=476 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=476 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:43:00 GMT Exploring the most divisive issue in the history of the options market... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=473 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=473 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:43:00 GMT Exploring the most divisive issue in the history of the options market... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=470 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=470 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:11:00 GMT A look at the performance of portfolio margin during the highly volatile month of August... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=423 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=423 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:24:00 GMT An examination of how portfolio margining affects index option positions... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=411 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=411 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:30:00 GMT There is only one question about portfolio margining that matters to traders and investors - what does it mean for your account? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=396 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=396 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:31:00 GMT The benefits of portfolio margining may seem obvious to most options users. However, the path that portfolio margining took to reach the options market was long and rocky... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=393 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=393 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:32:00 GMT You and ve asked for it. Now it and s finally here. Join us for the beginning of our series on portfolio margining... http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=390 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=390 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:22:00 GMT At the end of the day, all traders should be just as willing to trade short as to trade long. If you and re not comfortable trading short, then you are cutting out half of your arsenal. In all my years in the market, I and ve never known a trader that became successful with one hand tied behind his back! http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=341 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=341 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:24:00 GMT You can often tell the trading sophistication of someone by their market bias. If they are always looking at the long side, in other words, always wanting to buy, they are probably new to the game. There and s many stock traders who don and t even know what "selling short" means. Read on to see why you need to sell short to prosper, especially when trading commodity futures and for writing options. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=336 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=336 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:09:00 GMT In today and s market, most binary contracts fall into the category of event derivatives. While these binary event derivatives are intriguing, their unique nature and illiquid markets have prevented them from achieving broad acceptance. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=284 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=284 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:12:00 GMT Binary derivatives are all the rage these days. But what are these products and why should you be interested in them? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=280 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=280 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:16:00 GMT The bottom line is that a bad discount broker can wipe out years of commission savings with one big error. So, while the commissions may be cheaper at a discount broker, the end costs can be far more than you anticipate. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=273 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=273 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:17:00 GMT "Is he worth it?" Have you ever asked yourself this question after doing a transaction with a full service broker? If you could make a list of things he must do to earn your business, what would they be? See if these ideas make sense for your needs. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=271 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=271 Thu, 31 May 2007 12:57:00 GMT The conclusion of our examination of trade crossing. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=241 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=241 Tue, 29 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT An Examination of How Trade Crossing Impacts the Options Markets. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=237 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=237 Mon, 28 May 2007 13:02:00 GMT Because you asked for it, one of our most popular features finally returns to the homepage... The advisory community just isn and t interested in options. Could a new course be the answer? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=236 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=236 Thu, 3 May 2007 13:19:00 GMT With competition in the equity options arena reaching a fever pitch, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) has once again turned to forex as an alternative avenue for growth. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=201 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=201 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:30:00 GMT Anyone who has ever watched late-night television, or listened to Options Insider Radio, understands that con artists are a growing problem in the derivatives business. However, now there is a new angle on derivatives scams, and it involves something else that retail investors typically do not understand – foreign currency trading. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=172 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=172 Fri, 6 Apr 2007 13:31:00 GMT Anyone who has ever watched late-night television, or listened to Options Insider Radio, understands that con artists are a growing problem in the derivatives business. However, now there is a new angle on derivatives scams, and it involves something else that retail investors typically do not understand – foreign currency trading. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=171 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=171 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:57:00 GMT Hunting for Returns in the High-Stakes World of Options http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=100 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=100 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:56:00 GMT Hunting for Returns in the High-Stakes World of Options http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=101 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=101 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:54:00 GMT Hunting for Returns in the High-Stakes World of Options - Part 3 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=102 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=102