Re: [TheOptionClub.com] Calendars and Iron Condors

 

Renee,

I'm curious to hear more about SJ Options.  Have you traded their "NEARLY RISK FREE NEW AGE CONDOR" or at least been shown what they're trading?  I don't expect anyone to publish proprietary work, I'm just keen to get unbiased opinions.

Adam <-- glad to not trade condors for the last two weeks. : )

On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 2:16 PM, <Reneehug@comcast.net> wrote:

 

Leo,

 

I am also a big fan of Dan Sheridans but have chose instead to study with San Jose Options.  But your answer your questions.... I prefere Iron Condors, as long as the volalitility is high enough,  because it makes sense to me to sell a decaying asset instead of buying one.  I prefer the RUT because it has higher IV but takes more to move it since 2000 stocks making up the index.  I also put IC's on SPX & NDX but my favorite is the RUT.  I use these 3 indices because of the tax advantages of 1265 contracts.  I found the trick in not to get greedy.  To be happy with making 2/3rd of the initial credit and moving on.

 

Here's wishing you success with your trades.

Renee

 

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From: "leobusc" <leobusc@yahoo.com>
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Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 2:54:51 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [TheOptionClub.com] Calendars and Iron Condors

 

I am thinking that I want to spend more of my efforts on Index Calendars and Index Iron Condors.

I have been watching as many of Dan Sheridan's videos (including the recent one on Option Club Thanks Chris)as I can find. So I know I have to be able to adjust on a timely basis.

For example Dan suggests a first adjustment on an Calendar when you are down 20% of your initial debit spread by replacing half of your calendars with calendars at the strike closest to the breakeven price.

It seems if I can remain disciplined this plan can work even in a volatile market.

My question are:

Do you prefer Calendars or Iron Condors, if you prefer one more than the other why?

What are your favorite indexes (SPY, SPX, RUT, DIA etc)and why?

Also, there are only 20 days left in February period would you play Feb or just wait a week and begin with a March Calendar?

--
Adam

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