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To: KHS who wrote (20959)4/21/1999 10:17:00 AM
From: Little Gorilla  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 23519
 
>>90% of options expire worthless... Not that 90% of people in options loose money.<<

Big difference! I think a lot of people have been mislead by this often-heard statement. Although I buy them rarely, I've never lost money on an option/leap.



To: KHS who wrote (20959)4/21/1999 10:24:00 AM
From: 777 Captain  Respond to of 23519
 
KHS: It is a zero sum game until you figure in brokerage commissions. Something to consider when your broker calls recommending either a purchase or sale. Regards.



To: KHS who wrote (20959)4/21/1999 10:26:00 AM
From: Joe Fang  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 23519
 
Could the call options be a hedge for the short-sellers in case they're wrong this time?


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