I was wondering if someone can help me, so I can understand margin calls.?

Question by : I was wondering if someone can help me, so I can understand margin calls.? Let’s assume I have 000 in my account invested in X stocks. I’ll buy Y stocks on margin for 000. If the Y stocks falls 40%, the value would be 000. Would I receive a margin call, if [...]

Were margin calls a large reason the markets slid?

Question by bow_wow_wow_yippieo_yippiea: Were margin calls a large reason the markets slid? Every day we read the U.S. economy is falling into a recession triggering a sell-off in stock and futures markets. With such a drastic downturn in the markets nobody had mentioned the possibility of margin calls triggering market tremors. What are your thoughts? [...]

I’m still very confused with calls and put options.?

Question by YY: I’m still very confused with calls and put options.? For instance, how would you find the call or put option symbol for Microsoft or Ibm? From what I understand, there are call and put symbols for these companies. How would you go about doing a call or put option on Fidelity.com? Best [...]

Is it a coming recession, or is it just hedge funds liquidating to meet margin calls? Why is market dropping?

Question by alex: Is it a coming recession, or is it just hedge funds liquidating to meet margin calls? Why is market dropping? Is the U.S. economy going to grind to a halt? What would be some good stocks to own, if the economy breaks down completely? Best answer: Answer by Peggy Iyes recession, yes [...]

where can I see stock charts showing open puts and calls?

Question by EyceMan: where can I see stock charts showing open puts and calls? I know how to find the google finance charts for stocks which show graphs that depict the current stock prices but the charts don’t show the going rates for puts and calls on any stocks at all. I would like to [...]

Options trading : calls, puts, straddles question on brokerage charges?

Question by Gult: Options trading : calls, puts, straddles question on brokerage charges? I use Schwab and if I want to sell 5000 shares equivalent ie 50 contracts, the commission is roughly + =; is there any other good reliable (SIPC) brokerage where the charges are lower or there is a fixed monthly charge …

Question about Covered Calls?

Question by Work Hard, Make Money, Enjoy Life…: Question about Covered Calls? I’ve started learning a bit about options and I have a couple of questions on covered calls. If you buy a stock and write a call that is deep, deep, in the money, you will have downside protection of Stock Price – Option [...]

Covered Calls on Low Priced Stocks?

Question by Rich D: Covered Calls on Low Priced Stocks? I need some advice on a particular trading strategy involving Covered Calls on very cheap stocks. With a low priced stock like BRLC, (1.05 share), the premium interest is between .10-.30 the past couple weeks. Disregarding the trading costs, that’s about a 10-15% return on [...]

#763 A Breather in the Action. Oscar calls for S&P to move lower Wednesday

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Are Options, i.e. Puts & Calls a good way to swing/position trade stocks? Just curious?

Question by William M: Are Options, i.e. Puts & Calls a good way to swing/position trade stocks? Just curious? I am a position/swing trader in the actual underlying stock market. What I would like to know is if it is possible to use options to swing/position trade the stocks? Best answer: Answer by JamesOptions are [...]

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