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Last seen: Jan 27, 2022
@nobatmanjokes One thing I've done when between contracts is to use ES and MES contracts to trim my leverage. There is a little more commission drag ...
@earlyretirementnowcom That is what I've struggled with too. Part of me just says forget trying to scale correctly and spend a week's worth of premiu...
@carbofos thanks, I’ll look into that. I was able to trade it on the app on Friday and then today it showed up on TWS. No idea why it didn’t show up i...
@navypack I am with you, was very nerve wracking watching the last 15 minutes or so - almost closed the position out at $5, then at $3, then even at $...
Same, sold a 4240 Put right around market close on Friday, so keeping a keen eye there. At least the volatility increase is helping for Wednesday's p...
Does ES not have a Monday 7/19 option? I see it for SPX and XSP but after today, the next expiry for ES is on Wednesday. I am using Interactive Brok...
@nobatmanjokes that makes sense, appreciate the feedback! I think once I move up to ES, I wouldn't expect to have more than 1-2 open due to shorter D...
Thanks both of you, this has been very helpful! Agree completely on the how same weighted average delta isn't the same - trying to figure out an appr...
@nobatmanjokes so the math before of [(50 x ES Delta) + (5 x MES Delta)] / 55 if selling one of each. It can then scale if I’m selling more of either ...
@nobatmanjokes appreciate the feedback and that all definitely makes sense. I think where I struggle with portfolio delta is if I sell 2 puts at a 5 d...
@earlyretirementnowcom Thanks Karsten! So for Jun18 ES options, did they settle based on the opening price today ($4185)? I have an 4170 strike opt...