http://www.theoptionsinsiders.com Latest Posts en-us Copyright 2010 The Options Insider Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:42:00 GMT 20 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:47:00 GMT I have been with OptionsXpress for a few years now and have a Schwab Savings account. If you are new to options I would recommend OX due to there training materials and their tools. Their customer service is top notch and have been always willing to http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=193 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=193 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:46:00 GMT Fasi sued Spread Trade Systems and Kaizen Marketing Group for trademark infringement Fasi M. Filiaga v. Spread Trade Systems et al http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuit.asp?id=40794 do you work for Options Animal ferret? because it kinda sound http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=187 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=187 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:57:00 GMT I and ve used both and still do. You can and t beat the thinkorswim platform and programming, but options house 15 cents per contract is unbeatable if you trade big volume. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=193 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=193 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:56:00 GMT In a word, no. Toxic liquidity preys upon certain aspects of the marketplace and drives them from the market. That is a negative for everyone involved. I don and t think those panelists spoke on the behalf of the majority of buyside traders. If http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=613 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=613 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:55:00 GMT I think we will see that shortly. That and s the logical next step for price improvement. I expect to begin seeing price improvement auctions giving fractional prices within the next year. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=616 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=616 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:53:00 GMT That and s a shame. OIC should combine their industry and retail events. I think there would be a lot of crossover between those two audiences. Certainly much more than there has been in the past. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=610 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=610 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:52:00 GMT In a word, yes. Wherever the stock stops trading is where your options will be settled. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=591 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=591 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:51:00 GMT If only this story was true! http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=411 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=411 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:50:00 GMT What is the current status of the former STS founder? Is he in jail? On trial? On the run? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=187 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=187 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 21:58:00 GMT Since 1974 OCC and s cumulative refunds and discounts to Clearning Members have exceeded $1.2 billion. Are any of these refunds being credited to investors? Would refunds exist without having investors trading options? What do you think? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=623 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=623 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:10:00 GMT As a former STS (now OptionsAnimal) member, I agree with the positive comments about OA above. To reiterate, the bad business/bad press about the now defunct STS was essentially from a separate business entity that Fasi had going. The "reorga http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=187 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=187 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:51:00 GMT Yes, the SEC is short sighted. They reacted to a problem that wasn and t really a problem, and in doing so, created a huge problem for options traders. It and s insane that there was no market maker exception to the new rule. How are we supposed http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=603 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=603 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:27:00 GMT The website is doing a comparison of retail brokerages....eOption is at this link: http://theoptionsinsider.com/brokerage/?id=3943 I don and t know about their tools, but their rates seem pretty low. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=615 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=615 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:34:00 GMT I have had a very good experience with Optionetics and their education. It is in no way a scam. The strategies they teach are used by floor traders all over the world. To last 15 years teaching over 400,000 people all over the world is a tribute to t http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=278 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=278 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:03:00 GMT Well. I guess I was mistaken. But I always assume that, when a free site goes behind a pay wall, things aren and t exactly booming behind the scenes. Call me a skeptic. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=409 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=409 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:01:00 GMT I wouldn and t recommend them strictly as an options broker. Their tools aren and t really up to snuff and their commissions aren and t exactly competitive. You and re better off sticking with one of the name brands like OptionsXpress and Think o http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=615 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=615 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:43:00 GMT I and ve seen Options University online quite a bit lately. It looks like they just added the fighter pilot guy who used to host shows at ONN. Does anyone on this board have experience with them? Are they a legitimate education firm or just anot http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=622 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=622 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:40:00 GMT They just did a profile of them on the site. Check out the homepage or the link below: http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/brokerage/?id=3943 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=614 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=614 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:36:00 GMT Bats is pursuing the PHLX model. They bring in a lot of investors in the hopes that they will then have an incentive to send order flow their way. It and s not a bad model. It certainly worked for PHLX and is working for the AMEX. It remains to be s http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=471 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=471 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:32:00 GMT You used to see a lot of stuff from these guys, but they seem to have gone away lately. Maybe those CFTC/NFA judgements finally caught up with them? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=313 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=313 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:30:00 GMT I and m curious what people are paying for their margin accounts with various brokers? I and m evaluating retail firms and this is the one thing that I rarely see discussed on any message board or forum. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=621 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=621 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:28:00 GMT I think the concerns regarding Options Animal and Spread Trade are understandable. After all, Spread Trade was an admitted scam, and no one wants to be affiliated with a firm that will scam them. I and m glad to hear that you had a good experien http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=187 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=187 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:42:00 GMT I don and t know if they went belly up so much as went completely electronic. There and s a big difference. Although I do think it is hilarious that they are clinging to their monthly distribution model now that they are online. Maybe someone sh http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=612 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=612 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:26:00 GMT Hi, I and m fairly new to option trading and I and ve taught myself about volatility and different volatility strategies. However, I and m not sure where to find stocks that have a high implied volatility in comparison to its historical volati http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=620 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=620 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:57:00 GMT That and s a good question. I and m surprised no one has posted it here before. I and ll dig into it and get back to you. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=619 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=619