Recent content by polpolik

Well, I trade using Interactive Brokers and they do let you trade naked puts and calls with no reservations. I've moved to credit spreads though basically using Bull put spreads and bear calls spreads or iron condors but that's for another thread, I don't want to hijack Socrates' thread :cool:

Thank you, grantx. As all newbies go, I've started selling naked calls and puts recently and like most newbies, have been quite consistent in making money BUT I know I'd be foolish to think this will continue on without knowing the greeks that truly affect the prices. Selling insurance this...

Thanks profittaker, at least you took the time to answer my questions that apparently, Socrates is too "bizzi" to. While I'm not sure how standard deviations are measured, I will definitely research some more to present a smarter question next time around :)

Socrates, Since I don't have quotes for products traded in Europe, only through Globex, would you kindly let me know: 1) How far OTM or Close to the Money your naked positions are? (as far as %) 2) How far away from the current month expiration or next month's expiration do you start selling...