Whats a good ETF right now to bet that volatility will go lower and markets calm down?

I'm seeing SVXY, ZIV, EXIV. Even worth it to try?

IrishTxAggie said:

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Talon2DSO said:

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Thoughts on LADR 5/15 7.50c at 1.80?

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Not at that price. The bid is at .15. Don't pay the ask

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If you want them, throw in a limit order at the mid point to see if you get them. I just sold covered DXC calls (bag holder here) and the bid/ask spread was .05/.90 and I got 0.40 for them...I'll take it

Wish I had the cash to take my own advice earlier on RH.

OverSeas AG said:

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IrishTxAggie said:

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Talon2DSO said:

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Thoughts on LADR 5/15 7.50c at 1.80?

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Not at that price. The bid is at .15. Don't pay the ask

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As I too am new at this... this is saying....

for May 15th expiration date, a CALL at a strike price for the underlying stock (LADR) of 7.50 at 1.80 per contract?

if he had put a p after the 7.50 it would have been for a PUT?

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Correct. Shorthand
C = Call
P = Put

SPY to the moon. What's Trump saying? (can't watch at the moment)

YNWA_AG said:

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Is that a 4.1 million share option?

He is talking about promising drugs and treatment. He also said he expects a V correction once the "China Virus" is flattened.

khaos288 said:

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SPY to the moon. What's Trump saying? (can't watch at the moment)

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Nothing significant. I suspect some institutions are nibbling today.

No, that's the premium paid for all the options purchased. It's a significant bet though.

Prognightmare said:

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khaos288 said:

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SPY to the moon. What's Trump saying? (can't watch at the moment)

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Nothing significant. I suspect some institutions are nibbling today.

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2430 is a spot the bulls are trying to defend today

Touchless said:

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I just bought my first option. SPY 3/20 245C. Baby steps over here.

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Just closed it out. $3.28 --> $5.74. Like I said, baby steps as I'm very basic and learning over here, but I'll take 75% profit even if it is only a couple hundred bucks.

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That's a great play these days. Play money ball. In happy to make a couple hundred a day right now. As long as I dont touch my long positions, I've not lost anything and I'm building cash reserves to buy equities in a week or so.

Touchless said:

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Touchless said:

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I just bought my first option. SPY 3/20 245C. Baby steps over here.

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Just closed it out. $3.28 --> $5.74. Like I said, baby steps as I'm very basic and learning over here, but I'll take 75% profit even if it is only a couple hundred bucks.

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Quit while you are ahead!

gougler08 said:

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IrishTxAggie said:

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Talon2DSO said:

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Thoughts on LADR 5/15 7.50c at 1.80?

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Not at that price. The bid is at .15. Don't pay the ask

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If you want them, throw in a limit order at the mid point to see if you get them. I just sold covered DXC calls (bag holder here) and the bid/ask spread was .05/.90 and I got 0.40 for them...I'll take it

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Well hell, DXC is running today

I should have bought LADR this morning when I called it out...

aggiedaniel06 said:

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My genie says /ES 2260 was the short term bottom.

I bought a ton of SPY 3/20 240C @ $4.5

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Closed all at $9.20

Original plan was to hold until /ES 2530. VIX still suggesting a pullback, so cashed out.

Volume on BAYRY, maker of Chloroquine, has about doubled in the past 15 minutes after Trump announced donations of the drug for use in the US.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/18/bayer-is-donating-its-malaria-drug-that-could-help.aspx

Any thoughts?

I'd take a double in this market environment EVERY SINGLE TIME, Good trade.

Thanks bud!

VIX rising along with S&P is not a good sign for a continued rally. VXJ20 staing a lot more pan to come.

I've been a LONG investor in AMZN fora good while (wt avg purchase price in the 1200 range), but today I liquidated it all. I'm just being greedy and cannot help but capitalize on the differential in AMZN and several other value plays.

So now I've got cash again and I'm eyeballing S&P, MSFT and XOM for the right time.

It's crazy how well AMZN has held up when they make zero profit in their retail and distribution businesses. I'd trust the fundamentals of a heavy asset and unique capability business during a recovery all day. Heck, just take the S&P at a 50% return, and even if that's 5-10 years your returns aren't bad.

Did we bottom out or just another dead Cat ?

I have $30 in a retirement account that I can no longer contribute to. Any big swings I could take? I am thinking it should probably be a pharma company that has a chance to find the cure but I am open for any and all penny like stocks haha

I've had my best day in weeks flipping the **** out of AMZN calls today.

We sell off and RH goes below $80 again I'm boarding that train.

SNSS

GreasenUSA said:

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I've had my best day in weeks flipping the **** out of AMZN calls today.

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Think DIS will have people taking profits or have a feeling it bottomed?

agdaddy04 said:

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Think DIS will have people taking profits or have a feeling it bottomed?

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I closed out my calls earlier because I think it pulls back under 90 on a market pullback. I still think we will have some good down days.

BearkatRunner88 said:

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Volume on BAYRY, maker of Chloroquine, has about doubled in the past 15 minutes after Trump announced donations of the drug for use in the US.

https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/03/18/bayer-is-donating-its-malaria-drug-that-could-help.aspx

Any thoughts?

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If the chloroquine works it would be in favor of Bayer stock but they are in the trenches right now with the whole RoundUp cancer issues.

Sold March 20 covered calls on some of my portfolio on this last bounce, looking for a quick premium pocket

FrioAg 00 said:

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I've been a LONG investor in AMZN fora good while (wt avg purchase price in the 1200 range), but today I liquidated it all. I'm just being greedy and cannot help but capitalize on the differential in AMZN and several other value plays.

So now I've got cash again and I'm eyeballing S&P, MSFT and XOM for the right time.

It's crazy how well AMZN has held up when they make zero profit in their retail and distribution businesses. I'd trust the fundamentals of a heavy asset and unique capability business during a recovery all day. Heck, just take the S&P at a 50% return, and even if that's 5-10 years your returns aren't bad.

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AMZN is about to have a TON of new subscriptions. That is what they are shooting for is that recurring revenue stream. The fact that they are hiring 10% more onto their work force shows they are in "Prime position" even as this virus is going on.

You might find companies that bounce back faster or are better value, but AMZN is in my retirement and I just add to it every time is falls and never plan to sell.