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introducing…contingent multi-leg options orders

If you’re a frequent reader of my blog, you’ve probably figured out that I’m a fan o... more

Edited by optionsguy at 10/07/08 at 03:20 PM
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Posted by optionsguy on 07/21/08 at 05:09 AM

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Synthetic stock anyone? An interesting way to go long Ford (F).

I noticed lots of folks yesterday in our TradeKing community trading the automakers Ford (F) and Gener... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 12/11/08 at 02:13 AM

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Synthetic stock anyone? An interesting way to go long Ford (F).

I noticed lots of folks yesterday in our TradeKing community trading the automakers Ford (F) and Gener... more

Edited by optionsguy at 12/11/08 at 02:34 AM
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Posted by optionsguy on 12/11/08 at 02:36 AM

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V is for Volatility (and Vega)

I fielded an interesting email from a TK client that made me think it’s time to talk Vega again. Vega ... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 12/15/08 at 03:02 AM

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Ideas for volatile times: upside-down split-strikes

In light of the insane volatility in the markets recently, I thought this week it might be helpful to ... more

Edited by optionsguy at 12/23/08 at 03:09 AM
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Posted by optionsguy on 10/10/08 at 06:12 AM

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2009 resolutions for options traders

Happy 2009, folks! Just wanted to kick off the new trading year with a few suggested resolutions for o... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 01/06/09 at 01:08 AM

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Welcome to the Options Grab Bag!

Hello, traders. One of my new year’s resolutions is to get better about sharing the excellent Q&... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 01/12/09 at 05:02 PM

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Monday morning quarterback: learning from past trades

It’s a new year, folks, so I wanted to take a fresh look at a big-picture question critical to any i... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 01/20/09 at 10:42 AM

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Monday morning quarterback: FSLR puts vs. put spreads

In this Super Bowl-themed series, we’ve been learning from past trades in classic Monday-morning quart... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 02/02/09 at 10:16 AM

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“Synthesize” cash-secured put selling? Here’s how.

What if you’d like to sell a put option – but you don’t have the necessary level of options approval... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 03/09/09 at 11:28 AM

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