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"We are programmed to receive. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave!" Hotel California, The Eagles In my last blog post, I discussed the nuances of change in implied …
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One of the advantages of an option based approach to trading is the ability to capitalize on trades that have a statistically well-defined high probability of profit. When events occur with …
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What is the VIX? "The VIX Index is an up-to-the-minute market estimate of implied (expected) volatility that is calculated by using the midpoint of real-time S&P 500 Index (SPX) option …
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As defined in Investopedia.com, the wash sale rule is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule that prohibits a taxpayer from claiming a loss on the sale or trade of a security in a wash sale. The rule …
Several years ago I recall a question that someone wrote to the CBOE's "CBOE - Ask the Institute", asking if there was a scientific way to manage iron condors, or any type of credit spread. They noted …
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Have you ever had the feeling that you're just ready to hang up your trading hat and quit? It's happened to many traders at times, both novice and experienced. You are progressing along nicely with …
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Think or Swim Internals Chart Market Internals can be used to give you an overall feel of the market direction. The market internals are similar to a compass or the instrument panel on your car. The …
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There are two words often used to describe a successful trader; consistency and self-control. A successful trader makes consistent profits. What exactly are the components of a successful …
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I remember during market crashes in the past, Interactive Brokers (IB) increased the margin for many products.There was a lot of complaining about it on certain forums but I personally was happy to …
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Do you procrastinate when making a decision to enter a trade? Do you get frustrated when you have made a decision, and the choice you made looks as though it may turn against your positon? When you …
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