Stock Trading

October 30, 2008

Can I buy puts of a stock without having the actual shares?

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Ivan K. asked:


I’m looking at SQNM and I don’t know what the move will be. I want to buy calls and puts at the same time and will realize any profit instead of buying the shares before expiration date.

The stock is currently trading at $21. I want to buy 100 calls and 100 puts but I don’t have enough money to buy the actual shares before expiration date. Can I use “sell to close” to realize any profit instead of buying the shares?

Thanks.

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October 24, 2008

What is the % tax on stock option trading?

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westphalia1 asked:


Say for total gains on profit from trading simple calls and puts

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October 16, 2008

Stock option trading?

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amaverick1202 asked:


How is it possible to determine if puts/calls are being bought or actually being sold in the daily action.

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