June 4th, 2010. Posted by ThetaTrader
101.02 (-1.58)
06/04/2010 – ThetaOptions Margin Portfolio – DIA PUT Protection Initiated
Well, what an interesting turn of events today. The so called “expert” economists predicted that the US economy would add 1/2 million jobs, however we came up short this morning. Worse yet, 90% of the jobs created were from temporary government Census workers. While many economic indicators continue to point upward, it’s hard to believe the US economy will experience a “V” shape recovery without some serious conviction of adding some new jobs. It’s really hard not to laugh at these jokers reporting the news, while Capt. Cramer tells us to buy now, buy, buy, buy!
Ok, enough said. The (mp) is adding some portfolio protection for the end of the year; just in case this market heads south for the winter 
Earlier this morning we sent out a trade alert to our members which outlines the strikes involve on our DIA protection play. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 3rd, 2010. Posted by ThetaTrader
76.85 (+0.92)
06/03/2010 – ThetaOptions Margin Portfolio – Bidu Back/Ratio Strangle Initiated
The (mp) has initiated a new position on Bidu earlier today for the month of July. A trade alert was sent out to our members shortly after the position filled. This particular option trade is an unusual Back/Ratio Strangle Read the rest of this entry »
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May 28th, 2010. Posted by ThetaTrader
101.83 (-0.88)
05/28/2010 - ThetaOptions Margin Portfolio – DIA June Back/Ratio
The (mp) is adding a June DIA Back/Ratio for protection. We already have several bullish plays running, so this back/ratio will provide some downside protection for our portfolio. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 27th, 2010. Posted by ThetaTrader
11.63 (+0.37)
05/27/2010 – ThetaOptions IRA Portfolio – Alcoa Diagonal
The IRA is going to take a small bullish diagonal on Alcoa. Hopefully the stock finishes below our June Strike & then we can continue to sell more options against our LEAPs. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 27th, 2010. Posted by ThetaTrader
23.05 (+0.65)
06/03/2010 – ThetaOptions Margin Portfolio – Macy’s Short Call Protection
The (mp) has decided to add some protection to our June naked Calls by.. Read the rest of this entry »
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