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To: Chuzzlewit who wrote (104267)	2/23/1999 4:15:00 PM
From: my2boys	Respond to of 176387

There have been a number of newbie options questions lately (some from me). I thought it might be instructive to list a few options for March 20 expiration. Simulated trading certainly does not "feel" the same as the real thing, but it can be a learning experience. After expiration, I will take a stab at breaking down the profit or loss of each position. (Learning by teaching.) I hope the more experienced traders out there do not mind this basic exercise. I am sure at least some of you would like to chime in with the relative merits of each position. I am bullish in the short term so I would pick the March 95 puts (DLQOS). If anyone would like to go on the record for their pick, send me a PM and I will jot it down. May I suggest that we keep the analysis very basic this time and consider this to be Selling Options 101. Sell Calls mar 95 (DLQCS) @ 1 7/8 mar 90 (DLQCR) @ 3 ¾ mar 85 (DLQCP) @ 6 ¼ Sell Puts mar 95 (DLQOS) @ 9 5/8 mar 90 (DLQOR) @ 6 ½ mar 85 (DLQOQ) @ 3 ¾