Most Options Expire Worthless
This is a recurring argument and one that has become a pet peeve of mine. In fact, it just surfaced once again on our discussion board so I thought I would add a post to our blog and in the future I can just refer folks here to save the wear-and-tear on my computer’s keyboard.
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What Happens When You Are Assigned On A Short Option?
I received an e-mail today asking what happens when you’re assigned on a short option. More specifically, the focus of the question was what choices do you have in the event of assignment. It’s a reasonable question, but one that interested me simply because assignment is something that every options trader must understand.
You can only [...]
Evaluating Investment Newsletter Returns
We have had recent discussions in our forum and a presentation by Mark Sebastian about realistic returns. We also all get the same advertising from the financial newsletters and trade advisory services that tout the returns they have experienced on their trades. I’ve never received one of those crowing over a 10% or 13% annualized [...]
What Are Realistic Trading Profits?
Spectacular returns from trading options, is simply a matter of subscribing to a good newsletter, trade alert service or options education program. Right?
All you really need is a new trading system, computer program, super cool charting application algorithm who’s what’s it thingamagiggee. Right?
Sure. Buy that stuff and then come see me ’cause there’s a great [...]