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Last seen: Dec 16, 2022
For example, if I look at the contracting expiring tomorrow (12/16/22) morning, for both SPX and /ES at 3800 the premium is $0.85 for both.
Completely off topic, but for some reason I can't seem to get forum notifications. When I click on "subscribe for new replies" I get an error that say...
Took a hit today as I had the 4320 strike. Oh well...the cost of doing business. Here's to more volatility and higher premiums!
@navypack Nice man! Also, just read that Russia is supposed to attack on 2/16. Tread carefully
Whew...dodged a bullet today. Had the 4395 strike. Who needs coffee when you can sell puts. Russia really needs to chill out!
Wow! Amazing volatility today. Never thought I'd see 2 delta at $2.00+.
@navypack Yea, fear d/t a new covid strain. Loving the premiums right now.
Thanks all! Very helpful and I plan on cutting back on premium
@earlyretirementnowcom @navypack Whew, looks like we all made it
@earlyretirementnowcom I’m at 4300. Silver lining is that I won’t be needing coffee today or tomorrow
@navypack I'm loving the higher VIX too
As ERN says in Part 4 of his series, the timing is truly an art. Here are a couple of rules I've created for myself as far as when to get into a trade...
Actually I was able to call Fidelity and they did confirm I do have portfolio margin.