GLUU on the uptick again.
Yes, it's under the multi-leg options tab. You can play around with different combinations and it will show you the net debit/credit for the tradeAggiesincebirth said:See this is the stuff I need to learn... I think there is a roll button on Fidelity so I assume if I roll it I just do whatever price will cover my loss?AGSmith said:You could always roll the call out and upAggiesincebirth said:
I am so happy with Roku this week but also need it to take a lunch break and end the day at 159.99... I don't want to miss the train on this run... Sold calls at $160 after the initial move yesterday past $145 and it just can't stop won't stop.
I'm debating buying them back but its a 500% loss. Or I just hope it doesn't run too far on Monday and I can buy the shares back.
Ex. If my call is down $4k i would roll it forward and lets say next weeks 180 calls will pay me $4k so it will wash out?
There's probably not a good time for this, and it's bound to be unpopular, but here goes:Quote:
Your charts have really given me confidence btw. I've believed in the product but to finally see some sort of technicals behind it is always settling.
Aggiesincebirth said:
My 2 cents is that it is better to take your gains than risk depleting them.
Ex.
1) You take that 80% and pay your effective tax rate on those gains.
2) The stock pulls back to 40% gain and you pay 15% on those gains.
3) You hold and it keeps going up and you pay 15% whenever you decide to pull.
To me it depends on your individual tax rate and if you are comfortable taking an 80% gain or letting it ride and it becoming a loss or a no gain.
I had a point in time where my short term tax rate was lower than the 15% long term capital gains lol... I still think unless you are at the highest end of the tax bracket, it isn't worth holding long term in a trading account but I know people who will debate that all day and night long.
Totally agree. I am the same. I am just a little concerned when I see new investors thinking this is what the "stock markets" are all about.thirdcoast said:
I think many here build long term investment positions with short term TA option trading.
I bleed maroon said:There's probably not a good time for this, and it's bound to be unpopular, but here goes:Quote:
Your charts have really given me confidence btw. I've believed in the product but to finally see some sort of technicals behind it is always settling.
1. Don't confuse chartism and technical analysis with science. It's more like voodoo than science. I'll have to start a separate thread to flesh out my thoughts for those who want to argue (I don't want to derail this great thread). Short story, it's built on the fallacy that the past predicts the future.
2. This thread is VERY valuable, don't get me wrong:
- It's great for active traders (in fact, I think the title should be changed to Stock Markets - Active Traders")
- It's great for trading strategies (use of option combinations is especially useful, for more experienced traders). If you're just starting out, you should not pursue most of these if you don't understand the risks.
- It's great for uncovering stocks with hidden value (bull or bear case), for people to conduct further research
- It's great for highlighting momentum plays, and how to exploit market emotion
3. I acknowledge that enough people currently pursue charting or TA that it in effect creates a self-fulfilling prophecy, where emotion drives action (and you CAN make money on this).
I just want to note that this thread is not a primer in investing - it's an active trader's discussion. Carry on...
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Blue Horseshoe loves Anacott Steel! This is a trading thread where trading and market chatter occurs.
what exactly are the stock markets all about?I bleed maroon said:Totally agree. I am the same. I am just a little concerned when I see new investors thinking this is what the "stock markets" are all about.thirdcoast said:
I think many here build long term investment positions with short term TA option trading.
Ragoo said:what exactly are the stock markets all about?I bleed maroon said:Totally agree. I am the same. I am just a little concerned when I see new investors thinking this is what the "stock markets" are all about.thirdcoast said:
I think many here build long term investment positions with short term TA option trading.
Degenerate gambling!!!Ragoo said:what exactly are the stock markets all about?I bleed maroon said:Totally agree. I am the same. I am just a little concerned when I see new investors thinking this is what the "stock markets" are all about.thirdcoast said:
I think many here build long term investment positions with short term TA option trading.
No comment, but I do assume you already know that the technical analysis debate is probably more polarized than the mask/no mask debate and has been going on for decades... can you start a new thread to have a debate so we can all risk getting permabans?I bleed maroon said:There's probably not a good time for this, and it's bound to be unpopular, but here goes:Quote:
Your charts have really given me confidence btw. I've believed in the product but to finally see some sort of technicals behind it is always settling.
1. Don't confuse chartism and technical analysis with science. It's more like voodoo than science. I'll have to start a separate thread to flesh out my thoughts for those who want to argue (I don't want to derail this great thread). Short story, it's built on the fallacy that the past predicts the future.
2. This thread is VERY valuable, don't get me wrong:
- It's great for active traders (in fact, I think the title should be changed to Stock Markets - Active Traders")
- It's great for trading strategies (use of option combinations is especially useful, for more experienced traders). If you're just starting out, you should not pursue most of these if you don't understand the risks.
- It's great for uncovering stocks with hidden value (bull or bear case), for people to conduct further research
- It's great for highlighting momentum plays, and how to exploit market emotion
3. I acknowledge that enough people currently pursue charting or TA that it in effect creates a self-fulfilling prophecy, where emotion drives action (and you CAN make money on this).
I just want to note that this thread is not a primer in investing - it's an active trader's discussion. Carry on...
Does this mean you're feeling AAPL is peaking a bit and may see pull back?TecRecAg said:
I couldn't stay away. Seeing some really good flow on AAPL 380P for today so I hopped back in...
TecRecAg said:
I couldn't stay away. Seeing some really good flow on AAPL 380P for today so I hopped back in...
Totally agree about this being on a separate thread - you'll see I noted that same thing upfront in my message. I think a good healthy debate on TA might be fun!Quote:
No comment, but I do assume you already know that the technical analysis debate is probably more polarized than the mask/no mask debate and has been going on for decades... can you start a new thread to have a debate so we can all risk getting permabans?
PS: This is a joke and I'm not taking a jab at ya!!!! I get a little hesitant to post things sometimes because things can get a bit uptight here from time to time. I am a very jovial person in 'real life' so I hope that translates here.
I bleed maroon said:Totally agree. I am the same. I am just a little concerned when I see new investors thinking this is what the "stock markets" are all about.thirdcoast said:
I think many here build long term investment positions with short term TA option trading.
You gotta be mindful of taxes as they are a very real part of one's net return. But you have to be careful to not to let tax consequences be the main determinant on your investment decision too. Don't let the tail wag the dog. The problem at the heart of it is we don't know what the stock price is going to do in the future. I've been caught many a times waiting for my holdings to turn long-term to take advantage of the reduced taxes just to watch the market and/or individual stock go the wrong way and my gain gets reduced dramatically.mavsfan4ever said:Aggiesincebirth said:
My 2 cents is that it is better to take your gains than risk depleting them.
Ex.
1) You take that 80% and pay your effective tax rate on those gains.
2) The stock pulls back to 40% gain and you pay 15% on those gains.
3) You hold and it keeps going up and you pay 15% whenever you decide to pull.
To me it depends on your individual tax rate and if you are comfortable taking an 80% gain or letting it ride and it becoming a loss or a no gain.
I had a point in time where my short term tax rate was lower than the 15% long term capital gains lol... I still think unless you are at the highest end of the tax bracket, it isn't worth holding long term in a trading account but I know people who will debate that all day and night long.
I get this viewpoint. But if someone is in a high tax bracket, then that 80% gain immediately becomes a 52-54% gain post taxes. Whereas, if you hold it for greater than 1 year, it is a 66-68% gain post taxes. So keeping it for a year gives you another 20-25% gain.
Unless you know for certain that the stock will drop (which i don't kid myself into thinking I have this kind of knowledge and can time the market on any stocks), it seems like keeping all stocks over a year would be beneficial.
Obviously the above doesn't apply to day trading type of plays becuase day traders are constantly putting that money back into play and believe their ROI will do away with any tax concerns.
https://www.thestreet.com/investing/fastly-fsly-stock-analyst-downgrades?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO&yptr=yahooMcInnis 03 said:
WTF happened to FSLY
They should probably take a look at TSLA next if that's their reasoning for the downgrade.george1992 said:https://www.thestreet.com/investing/fastly-fsly-stock-analyst-downgrades?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO&yptr=yahooMcInnis 03 said:
WTF happened to FSLY
Grown Pear said:The problem at the heart of it is we don't know what the stock price is going to do in the future.mavsfan4ever said:Aggiesincebirth said:
My 2 cents is that it is better to take your gains than risk depleting them.
Ex.
1) You take that 80% and pay your effective tax rate on those gains.
2) The stock pulls back to 40% gain and you pay 15% on those gains.
3) You hold and it keeps going up and you pay 15% whenever you decide to pull.
To me it depends on your individual tax rate and if you are comfortable taking an 80% gain or letting it ride and it becoming a loss or a no gain.
I had a point in time where my short term tax rate was lower than the 15% long term capital gains lol... I still think unless you are at the highest end of the tax bracket, it isn't worth holding long term in a trading account but I know people who will debate that all day and night long.
I get this viewpoint. But if someone is in a high tax bracket, then that 80% gain immediately becomes a 52-54% gain post taxes. Whereas, if you hold it for greater than 1 year, it is a 66-68% gain post taxes. So keeping it for a year gives you another 20-25% gain.
Unless you know for certain that the stock will drop (which i don't kid myself into thinking I have this kind of knowledge and can time the market on any stocks), it seems like keeping all stocks over a year would be beneficial.
Obviously the above doesn't apply to day trading type of plays becuase day traders are constantly putting that money back into play and believe their ROI will do away with any tax concerns.