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Are there any good cheaper alternatives to spy for options?
I'd like to buy leaps but for smaller amounts. Are there any other good options that are cheaper but still fairly liquid?
Double calendar spreads
What happens if I deploy a DC on a trending stock ? By trending I mean , a stocks has moved like 8-10% within a span of a week , it’s a unidirectional movement ( think consecutive greens and red ) ,IV is high for that stock , just wanted …
FDX Bear Call Spread at 380/382.5 with 4/24/26 Expiry
I discovered in the last two days FedEx insiders have sold around $8M in stock according to their Form 4 fillings. The individuals in question were all EVP's, General Counsel, CCO, and Engineers. To me this is an extremely bearish signal for more than one individual to sell collectively 21k …
Strong breakout on SPY
I think the regime is changing from chop to a strong move up, peace is likely, and so I expect calls to perform well, interestingly VOL has started to creep up so it is likely people are hedging on this large move. VIX and UVXY are not fully correlated to …
Is this a wash sale?
I own lots of shares of JBLU, but then I bought a call option of the JBLU. During the war in Iran, The stock fell and so the call became a loss, so I sold it. It's been 10 days since I sold the call. Now I want to sell …
AXTI: Strong Story, Still Needs Proof, Sell Calls
**AXTI produces indium phosphide (InP) substrates used in optical and high-speed data applications tied to AI infrastructure.** What matters right now: * export permits * ability to ship product * conversion of demand into revenue The business is improving, but not fully proven. In fact, the financials are quite weak. …
Your execution may not be weak, it may be flawed by tech.
Reposting because I think this matters for small account traders who scalp options. I’ve been documenting this in real time while actively trading, and the more I watch it the more I think people underestimate how much platform behavior can mess with decision making. Robinhood is fine for long-term investing. …
Are there any Italians who use options with Interactive Broker?
Good morning, I was looking for an Italian who trades options with Interactive Broker's TWS. I could help me set up the TWS so we could collaborate. I found a Discord channel with a very talented options trader, but unfortunately, I don't understand English very well when listening to him, …
Anyone actually found a reliable F&O advisor?
Need a solid intraday / F&O advisor — no BS Hey folks, Been dabbling in intraday and F&O for a bit now, and honestly, I’m done with random tips and Telegram noise. Looking for a legit advisor / mentor / SEBI-registered service who actually knows their stuff and isn’t just …
Deep ITM Horizontal Debit Call Spread on SPX
Hello, mostly a reader, rarely a poster. I have been trading options for the past 7-8 years. CCs, spreads mostly. I was looking for a structure that could use SPX to produce bond-like returns assuming SPX does not drop by some barrier (i.e. 40%), as part of a larger portfolio …