http://www.theoptionsinsiders.com Latest Posts en-us Copyright 2008 The Options Insider Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:20:00 GMT 20 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:53:00 GMT Hey Cap! I welcome a little luck these days...We are definately having to earn our stripes in these markets! By the way just got the t-shirt...REAL NICE! love that logo! http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=387 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=387 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:47:00 GMT Captain, I could not have said that better myself! You would have to be crazy getting long at these volatility levels. Snowpro, welcome to range bound spreads! Great way to trade these up and down markets. At some point in the next coming weeks, http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:04:00 GMT I agree with selling credit spreads. I think that is definitely the way to trade this market. You have to be a crazy man to get long vol at these levels. Leg into credit call spreads or sell credit put spreads against your long equity positions. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:59:00 GMT I don and t know. Obama is a Chicago boy, so he should at least be familiar with the derivatives industry. It could be helpful to have someone in office who actually has a connection to this industry. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=389 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=389 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:58:00 GMT Just download the work book and try it for yourself. I believe it and s free, so it won and t cost you anything. And it and s affiliated with the CBOE, so it can and t be too shady. I don and t think the CBOE is in the habit of ripping off rando http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=392 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=392 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:57:00 GMT Agreed. Nasdaq seems to be eating their lunch these days. How long before BOX drops to the 3% level or even below? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=369 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=369 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:55:00 GMT Five grand! Wow! That and s some serious cash. Do they have a money-back policy? If you and re determined to buy options training, then you and re probably better off trying out the Online Trading Academy classes. At least then you and re b http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=394 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=394 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:51:00 GMT Lucky Bastard!! I have been posting on this site for months and I have yet to win a t-shirt. I think the random bot that picks the winners hates me!!! Any updates on a store for this site? If I can and t win a Super T, maybe I and ll just buy http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=387 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=387 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:46:00 GMT This is the inverse of the "Is The Backdating Wave Over" thread. Are there any significant backdating prosecutions on the horizon? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=395 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=395 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:44:00 GMT No difference. Exactly the same thing. Although I have to agree with Thomas, these Ballista banners do look pretty damn cool. It almost looks like they designed them to fit this site. Crazy! http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=283 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=283 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:36:00 GMT That sounds like a retarded deal for Scottrade! Why would they do that? Holding the accounts, charging margin, etc, are the true profit centers for brokerage firms. Why would they give that up simply to license an options platform? You and re bet http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=285 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=285 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:35:00 GMT Bearhawk: As an options noobie, I and m curious what attracted you to Options House? They aren and t exactly known for being noob friendly. Did you simply want the flat rate or was there something else? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=294 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=294 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:02:00 GMT I second that notion. And we need more guys like Henry on this board. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=333 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=333 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:49:00 GMT About three weeks ago I started trading range bound spreads, albeit very wide ranges. The idea was that we had a massive selloff and I anticipated a pre-election rally and a range to be established. So far so good. I have been concerned about the H http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:27:00 GMT Thank you very much! I will wear the t-shirt proudly! http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=387 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=387 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:13:00 GMT As unbelievable as that sounds, I think you may be right...I am not sure how long the market can support 65 to 80 prints on the VIX! I am still hopefull for at least low to mid 40 and s by year end. The elevated fear level is hurting the psychology http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:46:00 GMT Maybe that and s a better way to put it. Defensive or downside options volume spikes when the VIX spikes. That and s a more specific scenario. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=339 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=339 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:45:00 GMT I think a VIX in the low 30s is a bit optimistic. I think we and ll be in the 45-65 range for quite a while. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=357 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:44:00 GMT Do you know if that app is available yet? I know Etrade has an app for the blackberry, but that and s about it as far as trading companies and mobile functionality, at least as far as I know. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=368 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=368 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:38:00 GMT Who do you trade for, Ryandbaird? Or, if you and re not comfortable sharing that info, which options do you trade? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=367 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=367 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:37:00 GMT I and m new at this, but from what I and ve read in my books the consensus seems to be 252. Am I wrong at that? Several of the posts in this thread would seem to indicate so. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=249 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=249 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:36:00 GMT Ugh...that tax stuff is way out of my league. I just use my old trusty Tax Cut software every year and let the chips fall where they may. But, on a better note, congrats on your victory Income Trader. Everybody seems to be winning T-shirts but me http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=387 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=387 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:33:00 GMT I stopped by. Very informative, as usual for the OIC. The classes are cheap, the information is good and they don and t have anything to sell. It and s a refreshing way to learn about options. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=374 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=374 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:32:00 GMT I don and t know how well their search is doing, but I and m looking forward to Mark and s market share update for October. I want to see how BOX did last month. I have a feeling they may be turning the corner. http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=356 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=356 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:26:00 GMT Can someone explain to me the difference between Ballista and 3D Markets? They seem to do the same thing and offer roughly the same products. Any input? http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=283 http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/forum/posts.asp?id=283