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@earlyretirementnowcom Thanks mate. Have noticed the end of day ramp happening on a consistent basis. I have gone from selling in the last 5 minutes o...
@navypack IBKR app lists both the SPX and SPXW with 16Jun expiry. I selected the wrong one in May and got charged an exposure fee. Make sure you selec...
Thanks @earlyretirementnowcom
@navypack No worries. I have also been keeping track of my portfolio level delta, theta, and vega before trade and after trade. It looks like when I t...
@navypack hey thanks for that. That keeps it straightforward. I suppose on a Monday we can look at the Wednesday option we would normally sell and see...
@e-trader I hear you. Part of the process. Now's the time to stick with it.
Is anyone changing their strategy with the rolling out of daily expiries? Trying to gauge whether to sell lower delta puts since we'll be selling them...
Today was rough. Should have closed out early.
@earlyretirementnowcom Right there with you at 4000 and below. This relief rally doesn't give much comfort. Really cautious of selling tomorrow on an ...
@figuy1 Thanks for taking a look!
Does anyone have experience automating their trades using this provider for Interactive Brokers? Considering trying it out.
@earlyretirementnowcom @navypack thanks for your thoughts here. I will check out those comments on the post and your suggestions @earlyretirementnowco...
Has anyone else seen this announcement from the CBOE? Wondering if this would potentially change anyone's plans Cboe to List SPX Tuesday,...
@earlyretirementnowcom Thanks Karsten! Good things to consider. The motivation for me is being able to deduct health insurance premiums and solo 401k ...
Thanks for the heads up. Have you considered whether it is worth it to trade via an LLC, and potentially make an S-Corp election? Looking at making th...