You Only Learn When You Lose It was hoped that this trade might actually go wrong, so we could show … 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
Options: Trade 6, The Boy Can’t Help It
Closing Time Today the prices for Trade 6, 6900 call 1-1.5, the 6500 put has been 0.5 for the last 2 … More
Options: Trade 6- Aiming to Lose
Strangle: Not the Criminal Variety! So….. let me explain. This … More
Options: Whisky or Lemonade
Trading is Personal I like whisky- it is complex, and something that is not immediately appealing. I like lemonade- it’s … More
Options:The Trader Journey part 2
Finding Your Own Way This is such a huge subject and it would be fatuous to assume you know nothing … More
Options:Trade 5 – a New Hope
Trade 4 was a monster-you could have closed out for >60 on Friday- a whopping 300% gain. I am not … More