December 20, 2008
Is there a way for the average investor to make $ in the stock market?
jazzyguy17 asked:
I just started investing in stocks this year and am finding the maze of details and information about investing methods overwhelming. I’m also sensing that those who make careers of this are in a much better position to know how to trade, whether using options, calls, puts, etc. I signed up for a number of newsletters from professionals who then try to sell me their services, claiming they have inside information that can make a lot of money. They charge anywhere from $100 to $6,000. for their “inside information”, and while I’m sure they know much more than I do I’m wondering what the rewards vs. risk is if I decide to use their recommendations.
I just started investing in stocks this year and am finding the maze of details and information about investing methods overwhelming. I’m also sensing that those who make careers of this are in a much better position to know how to trade, whether using options, calls, puts, etc. I signed up for a number of newsletters from professionals who then try to sell me their services, claiming they have inside information that can make a lot of money. They charge anywhere from $100 to $6,000. for their “inside information”, and while I’m sure they know much more than I do I’m wondering what the rewards vs. risk is if I decide to use their recommendations.
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rob_nowlin10 asked:
i want to know how to buy options. i am new to trading options and futures, and i am a little confused. where do i set the strike price? and why would i buy out-the-money?? and how does options work? what is the difference between buying a PUT and selling a PUT and in the same trade you would buy a CALL and sell a CALL.. i have more questions BUT i am only allowed so many characters
i want to know how to buy options. i am new to trading options and futures, and i am a little confused. where do i set the strike price? and why would i buy out-the-money?? and how does options work? what is the difference between buying a PUT and selling a PUT and in the same trade you would buy a CALL and sell a CALL.. i have more questions BUT i am only allowed so many characters
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October 14, 2008
Job openings for Prop or Hedge Fund Trading in Chicago?
scorpio asked:
I have been an RR since 1997. Currently at an order entry desk but would like to trade for profit. Does anyone have a place to recommend. Ones I have looked at want me to put up my own money, like $20-50k or have said I am over qualified. Please let me know if there are openings out there. I love trading but am sick of dealing with clients, just want to execute my strategies. All I’m looking for is the name of a place, who to call, or send my resume to.
I have been an RR since 1997. Currently at an order entry desk but would like to trade for profit. Does anyone have a place to recommend. Ones I have looked at want me to put up my own money, like $20-50k or have said I am over qualified. Please let me know if there are openings out there. I love trading but am sick of dealing with clients, just want to execute my strategies. All I’m looking for is the name of a place, who to call, or send my resume to.
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October 10, 2008
What’s your favorite options trading strategy, and why?
Bob W asked:
How do you usually play the options market? Selling naked puts? Covered calls? Buying deep in the money calls? Spreads? Straddles? What strategy are you the most comfortable – and successful – with, and why?
How do you usually play the options market? Selling naked puts? Covered calls? Buying deep in the money calls? Spreads? Straddles? What strategy are you the most comfortable – and successful – with, and why?
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October 4, 2008
Would this option trading strategy work?
Needydude asked:
So can the resident stock market guru explain to me the risks of the following strategy:
Im looking at USO trading at 84.50. If i buy a put 83 strike and call with 85 strike simultaniously, it makes sense that I would profit no matter what direction the stock goes, right? And since both options are out of the money the invesment will not be great either. So is this a plausible strategy?
So can the resident stock market guru explain to me the risks of the following strategy:
Im looking at USO trading at 84.50. If i buy a put 83 strike and call with 85 strike simultaniously, it makes sense that I would profit no matter what direction the stock goes, right? And since both options are out of the money the invesment will not be great either. So is this a plausible strategy?
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