Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Strategies & Market Trends : Options -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Atin who wrote (7674)	5/8/2000 6:56:00 AM
From: Jill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8096

So we're in ORCL together, huh? <g> EXDS was given a nice review as part of a roundup of the "best" stocks in Fortune recently. I never got into it but think it's worth holding if you've been in it for awhile. I think 75% cash is smart. What can I say about selling puts after getting singed? I'd stay away from them until we're definitely out of the water. What are you thinking of buying puts on?

To: Atin who wrote (7674)	5/8/2000 9:32:00 AM
From: Tom K.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8096

...Naked puts seem like the right thing to be doing soon on things like ORCL but after this last mini-crash (mini-crash 'cause I was in cash in march!), I'm leery of them.... Atin, NP's are great as a neutral to bullish strategy. However, the market is in a bearish stance right now that can easily encompass the best of issues. So be careful. The market goes where it wants to, so for safety, my suggestion would be to look at an investment approach that is in concert with the market's direction. Of course CALL buying is a bullish strategy as well. Just my 2 cents. Tom