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1. Theta Burn: Weekly Update and New Trade
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
Weekly Update:  Below shows the Theta Burn portfolio performance to date, an updated spreadsheet of all trades in the portfolio and a portfolio screen shot.The general market continued its manic ...
Friday, 26 March 2010
2. Theta Burn: Weekly Portfolio Update
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
Below are links to the Theta Burn Performance spreadsheet and the Theta Burn Trades spreadsheet, updated as of Friday's close. Its been an interesting first four weeks for the portfolio, and I'm generally ...
Saturday, 20 March 2010
3. Theta Burn: BKE Update and New Trade
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
... (effectively selling the spreads for their natural $5.00 spread price). I would have much preferred the stock stay flat around $28 or $30 per share until March options expiration. As I've discussed in ...
Thursday, 18 March 2010
4. Too Far, Too Fast?
(OBB Prodigy!/Option Spot)
... levels, consider just buying puts, over selling OTM credit spreads. If you're looking for underperforming/oversold sectors, look at the Energy and Semiconductor space.  ...
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
5. Portfolio Update
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
Below are links to the Theta Burn portfolio's performance to date and historical trades (I've added various closed trades functions in the trades spreadsheets including profit/loss, real return and IRR).  ...
Saturday, 13 March 2010
6. Portfolio Update + New Trade
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
... I'm in a position to capture considerable option premium by selling the puts and reserving cash.  To free up cash in the event of exercise, I'll likely be closing the BKE and GS spreads soon (if not ...
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
7. Portfolio Update
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
Each weekend I will be discussing the performance and positioning of the real money portfolio I set up specifically for OBB Prodigy!. I've also built two spreadsheets which can be accessed via the below ...
Saturday, 27 February 2010
8. Some Potential Naked Puts
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
... of just holding cash). I’m also looking into potential long term bearish calendar spreads on SPY or RUT which would benefit from a decline in the market but which would cost much less in the form of time ...
Friday, 26 February 2010
9. IBM Modified Calendar Call Spread
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
... that the position is roughly theta neutral today, but will pick up theta if the price appreciates and we near expiration. Like other calendar call spreads, this position will profit form an increase in ...
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
10. And We're Off!
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
... in this forum, and I’ll keep updated spreadsheets showing trades, closed positions and performance metrics. I’ll also show a screenshot of the portfolio once a week (most likely on Saturdays). Note ...
Friday, 19 February 2010
11. Diagonal/Calendar - TLT
(OBB Prodigy!/Option Spot)
I have a lot of experience trading condors and credit spreads but for whatever reason never got into trading calendars. Fortunately, I have surrounded myself with a brilliant community of option traders ...
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
12. Introduction
(OBB Prodigy!/Theta Burn)
... to investing - naked puts, naked calls, covered calls, and a number of different types of spreads. I'm also currently exploring various different hedges to reduce delta exposure. While the price of the ...
Saturday, 13 February 2010
13. 10.2- Trading Plan: Strategy Analysis
(Courses/Master 400 Level)
... of the trade as well as lower the returns on equity. 7) Candidates must offer tight bid/ask spreads and heavy underlying volume of at least 10 million shares per day. Attempts to open non-directional ...
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
14. 10.1- Trading Plan: Mission Statement
(Courses/Master 400 Level)
... Plan “Plan the Trade, Trade the Plan” Starting Portfolio Value: $5,000 Target Monthly Portfolio Growth: 10-15% Option Strategies Initiated: Vertical Spreads, Butterflies and Iron Condors ...
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
15. 6.4- Bear Call Spread (Credit Spread)
(Courses/Undergraduate 200 Level)
Investors use bear call spreads when they are neutral to bearish on an underlying stock. By writing OTM call options, investors want the underlying stock to stay where it currently is or go lower. As the ...
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
16. 6.3- Bear Put Spread (Debit Spread)
(Courses/Undergraduate 200 Level)
Investors use bear put spreads when they are bearish on an underlying stock. The higher strike put is purchased and the lower strike put is written. This creates a net debit that is less than if the higher ...
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
17. 6.2- Bull Call Spread (Debit Spread)
(Courses/Undergraduate 200 Level)
Investors use bull call spreads when they are bullish on an underlying stock. The lower strike call is purchased and the higher strike call is written. This creates a net debit that is less than if the ...
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
18. 6.1- Bull Put Spread (Credit Spread)
(Courses/Undergraduate 200 Level)
Investors use bull put spreads when they are neutral to bullish on an underlying stock. By writing OTM put options, investors want the underlying stock to stay where it is currently or go higher. As the ...
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
19. 6.0- Chapter 6: Vertical Spreads
(Courses/Undergraduate 200 Level)
Chapter 6 will introduce students to vertical option spreads. Spreads are different from directional call and puts in that they have defined profit potential but lessen the initial cost outlays to open ...
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
20. 3.4- Market Makers
(Courses/Freshman 100 Level)
Market makers work in the options market to help create liquidity and keep bid/ask spreads from widening too much. In many cases, there will be more demand for calls over puts or puts over calls on an ...
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
21. Education Overview
(Miscellaneous/Web Site Information)
...  The 200 Level courses continue with an introduction to the Greeks, option pricing models, basic vertical spreads and more intermediate course content. Upon completion of these courses students will ...
Saturday, 14 November 2009
The 200 Level lessons continue with an introduction to the Greeks, option pricing models, basic vertical spreads and more intermediate course content.    ...

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