Archive for April, 2012


An Options Murder Mystery – Theta The Greek Did It

No single thing abides, but all things flow. Epictetus – Greek sage and Stoic philosopher AD 55 – AD 135. Here’s a mystery for you. Sometimes you buy an option, let’s say it’s a call option, and the underlying stock is going up, just like you want it too, but your option isn’t. It’s supposed [...]

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Option Sizing, Dean The Grinch And A Funny Story On Him

“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!” — Dr. Seuss  When I was a licensed broker and financial consultant in Coral [...]

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