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Strategies & Market Trends : Tech Stock Options

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To: coug who wrote (46844)6/25/1998 10:31:00 AM
From: coug  Read Replies (3) of 58727
 
Continued Market Comments to use up band width..

Index Options..

Although I still occasionally play a few contracts, I have a difficult time cutting my losses with them because I have a predetermined finite loss.. where as with futures, I see a infinite
loss with a bad trade, I can cut it quickly..

I believe most retail option players go on hunches and then
"Stay n' Pray" hoping it works out.. And even playing a few
contracts in today's volatile markets can lead to significant
losses(thousands).. And most brokers I've dealt with on options
don't have a clue.. They view it as a haphazard bet when they think
see a top or bottom..

I ramble on some time because it helps me stick to my rules..
My dog is tired of listening.. Ah... the lonliness of a trader..

Good luck.......the lonely Coug
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