Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Re: [ConservativeOptionStrategies] mnta stupid ?

 

Febs prob wont be out til Monday  They have to have 2 months in a row on Monday.  Bill U would be the oracle on that -- exactly when they have to do it.  I would opine that there will also be some new options for 2011 soon.
 
I cant type and cant see well
 
 I meant buy the dec  12.5 for $0.05 tomorrow and then sell
 the Jan 12.5  tomorrow (roll out) for ~$1.10


From: Vandollar <mercdesdrvr@yahoo.com>
Subject: [ConservativeOptionStrategies] mnta stupid ?
To: ConservativeOptionStrategies@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 4:32 PM

 
Why aren't there any feb contracts?  Also John what do you mean when you say buy backan roll out?  thx

--- On Wed, 12/16/09, John Hudgens <jdhudgens2000@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: John Hudgens <jdhudgens2000@ yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: [ConservativeOption Strategies] somewhat different conservativestrateg y
To: ConservativeOptionS trategies@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 3:20 PM

 
I was just looking at MNTA and the Jan 12.50 were as rich as I have seen them.  (1.15/1.00)  the dec are likely a nickle tomorrow,  might be a good day to buy back  and roll out 
 
--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Vandollar <mercdesdrvr@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Vandollar <mercdesdrvr@ yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: [ConservativeOption Strategies] somewhat different conservativestrateg y
To: ConservativeOptionS trategies@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 11:03 AM

 
Patience seems to be a virtue here, I like MNTA,STEC as low dollar stocks for CC plays, buy the stock right after expiry or when it is in  your target price, wait and sell covered calls OTM two weeks before and repeat, looking at the $12.50 cals for MNTA

--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Hand, John <john.hand@opm. gov> wrote:

From: Hand, John <john.hand@opm. gov>
Subject: RE: [ConservativeOption Strategies] somewhat different conservativestrateg y
To: "'ConservativeOptio nStrategies@ yahoogroups. com'" <ConservativeOptionS trategies@ yahoogroups. com>
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 8:21 AM

 

John,

 

  I've been thinking of trying that too.  Also, with a two weeks before expiry.

 

  I am more inclined to do ITM, as I have little interest in owning the stocks.

 

  If/when I try it, I'll post my activity.

 

  Thanks.   Jack

 

-----Original Message-----
From: ConservativeOptionS trategies@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:Conservativ eOptionStrategie s@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of John Hudgens
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 4:05 PM
To: ConservativeOptionS trategies@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [ConservativeOption Strategies] somewhat different conservativestrateg y

 

 

Since some of you write naked puts on stocks, here is an alternate plan. but does entail more money up front, but the same if you end up with the stock.

 

I have been experimenting with a new strategy the friday before expiration Friday and for the last 3 months it has worked well.

 

 I have a list of 15-30 stocks I wouldn't mind owning. Friday before expiration I look for ATM or slightly ITM yields of 2-4 % (premium over stock price) and write covered calls for a week.  Doesn't work well on Monday, as too much EV goes away over the weekend, but does work on Friday.  Try paper trading it.   I did  200 GG,  300 MAC and  200 GNK this last friday. for about 3% for 1 week assuming all goes well.  Takes away a lot of market risk -- being in for 7 days versus 4 to 5 weeks. If they take the stock, I'm happy.  If I keep it, I write a  next month call or sell it.

 

As usual, the fly in the ointment this time was MAC and TSL GG is a big TBD.I would appreciate critical comments

 

John

 




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