Why Use The SPY As A Market Gauge?
Question Today I'll address a question I found in the comments. Will Maddox asks, "Why do you use the SPY...
Questions
How Do I Determine A Spread Price?
Question Today Jackie V. states, “I traded a bull call spread of the Russell 2000. I purchased the 710 Dec...
Naked Put Writing And The “Big Hurt”.
Question Today Tom T. states, “I have been selling puts as a means to generate income for about 18 months....
How Much Should I Expect To Make A Year?
Question Today Rich asks such a great question that I will post it all. “This is more trading goal oriented....
Index Trading vs Individual Stocks
Question Today Lloyd R. asks "I understand why someone would want to be long options, but why not use indexes...
Will Penny-size Option Quotes Help Traders?
Question Today Joe M. asked, “What are your thoughts on exchanges quoting options in pennies instead of nickels and dimes?...
Implied Volatility
Question Today Paul sends the following, “I really want to understand option volatility. I have looked at it from every...
Hedging Option Positions
Question Today Sam P. asks, “How can I keep from getting headfaked out of good options positions when the market...
Profit Management
Question Len H. - I have heard many people say, “When you reach a certain profit point, you should take...
Is Covered Call Writing Risky?
Question Ravi D. submitted the following,”I have found covered call writing on bio techs to be risky. How do you...
Protective Stops
Question Today Bobby Z. asked, “How do you determine where to place your stops?” Answer First of all, thank you...
Debit Spread or Credit Spread?
Question On 5/24/06 Thomas F. asked, “How do you determine if you will do a credit spread or debit spread?”...