We’ve Been Here Before I hope I am forgiven for posting 2 such similar trades- 47 and 48. I do … More
Author: Terrapin Trader
First found out about options in 1995.From the arcane magazine Exchange and Mart! First trade- a covered call on VOD in 1999. Made 10%,VOD almost doubled. That's when I realised I was not a good trader,and I was forgiven thanks to the amazing world of exchange traded options
That Was the Week Ending 22 Sept- Another Yawn
FTSE, This Week – UP : < 100 points Daily Volatility: this week: 11.58 – 9.59 from 11.5-10.98 FTSE cash index – … More
Trade 48 Call of the Wild
Calling the Market? Trades 46 and 47 did well and so I am inclined to turn from the ‘dark side’ … More
That Was The Week Ending 15 Sept
FTSE – Down: Range >200 points as Pound strengthens Daily Volatility: this week from 11.5-10.98 More fireworks of a … More
Pension, Potential Pitfalls Article IV in a series
Some Less Than Cheery Pension Stuff: Pension property investment is a minefield. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41200686 Around half of new build retirement homes sold … More
Trade 47 into The 3rd Friday of The Month
Expiry Week Expectations To the left-the near-the-money strikes, 3rd column in shows settlement prices. The first column either side … More