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To: MKB who wrote (1167)1/16/2000 4:02:00 PM
From: Jill  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 8096
 
Hi,

1) I think it would be a very good idea to read the books in the header, and get resources from cboe, also in the header. Options are risky vehicles. It's very important to get yourself a basic knowledge.

As to your specific questions: so much depends on your goals, portfolio, tax situaiton, and capacity to exercise.

If you hold less than a year you are taxed short-term cap gains; over a year and it's long term, which is 20%.