Options for Newbies -(Help Me Obi-Wan-Kenobe)

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Options for Newbies -(Help Me Obi-Wan-Kenobe)

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566	Doug- You're saying on thinly traded options you get filled most of the tim	The Perfect Hedge	-	1/17/1998
565	Jeffrey: 1) Refer to Michael DePinto's most recent posts regarding the tim	----------	-	1/17/1998
564	Thanks for setting the record straight, Michael. It was kind of you to say I w	----------	-	1/17/1998
563	I'm not an "expert" on options by any means, so take what I say w	Solipsist	-	1/16/1998
562	All: I've never traded options, and am just starting to read-up on strateg	Jeffrey Beckman	-	1/15/1998
561	Thanks everyone for your responses to my questions.. it is most appreciated. N	MJR	-	1/15/1998
560	You're close Doug. Equity options use to trade until 4:10 pm et, but too of	Madpinto	-	1/14/1998
559	With very little time and almost no chance the stock will trade up, you will al	Madpinto	-	1/14/1998
558	I'll try this one, because I believe the rules have recently changed, and w	----------	-	1/14/1998
557	>>SPX and OEX index options trade until 4:15 ET. Is this the same for e	MJR	-	1/14/1998
556	Hi, I'll try to give you a practical answer. As long as there is a Bid pr	Carl Fritch	-	1/14/1998
555	Mike: Thanks for the info. I have yet another question.. suppose I own the JAN	MJR	-	1/14/1998
554	SPX and OEX index options trade until 4:15 ET.	Madpinto	-	1/13/1998
553	Another quick question.... what are the trading hours for index options such as	MJR	-	1/13/1998
552	MJR - You are right on both counts.	Jay Baca	-	1/8/1998
551	Kelly, Congratulations on your great performance since June 1. If you are jus	Zach E.	-	1/5/1998
550	Thanks Mike, for all the output. Later, Mark	Mark Nelson	-	1/5/1998
549	Hi, yes you can sell the option for that profit(loss) anytime before expiration	Carl Fritch	-	1/5/1998
548	I've been thinking I should write a book on how I turned $50,000.00 into $3	----------	-	1/4/1998
547	Michael, my portfolio is up nearly 100% as of June 1st, 1997. I am a successful	KellyW	-	1/4/1998
546	Mike,liquidity is a concern.I'm on a MAY winner now,I have 54 contr	scotty	-	1/4/1998
545	1) No, except count your money. 2) Yes they charge you on both sides. Yet anoth	Madpinto	-	1/3/1998
544	<i>Have you ever wondered if put/call ratio is a valid contrarian indicat	Madpinto	-	1/3/1998
543	It depends on the situation, but I like to trade front month options. The liqui	Madpinto	-	1/3/1998
542	OK..here's another basic options question.. 1) Say I buy 4 CALL contracts	MJR	-	1/3/1998

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