tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15245709.post3541798191817503919..comments2023-10-15T04:16:17.489-07:00Comments on stock option trading | Singapore online option trading experiences: Some Trades to ShareTony Chaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10273078092056627454noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15245709.post-41380144018309951872008-06-01T06:59:00.000-07:002008-06-01T06:59:00.000-07:00Hi Chad :Back in Nov 2005 & Feb 2006, BCSI experie...Hi Chad :<BR/><BR/>Back in Nov 2005 & Feb 2006, BCSI experienced 2 big gap down in the range of $12.00 due to earnings.<BR/><BR/>That's why I purchased a cheaper 2 strikes OTM put option with anticipation of such a big move but nevertheless the stock gapped down only $5.00.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>Tony ChaiTony Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273078092056627454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15245709.post-85334778159847930192008-05-28T17:41:00.000-07:002008-05-28T17:41:00.000-07:00Tony- Nice trades on all three of your most recent...Tony- Nice trades on all three of your most recent! I took a look at the current Implied Volatility of all 3 and I noticed that for BCSI, the Implied Volatility was VERY HIGH around the time you bought that put (over 90%). <BR/><BR/>When you are trading these options so close to the earnings dates, are you at all concerned that you may be paying a higher price due to the markets expectations for a large move? <BR/><BR/>Cheers, <BR/>ChadChadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040564670166039477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15245709.post-6552262243761959832008-05-25T19:48:00.000-07:002008-05-25T19:48:00.000-07:00Dear George :I went into this position because RRG...Dear George :<BR/><BR/>I went into this position because RRGB had prior big gapping for earnings back in Aug 2005 and early April 2006. If I'm not wrong, on Nov 2007. Stock price gapped down in the region of $13.00. <BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>Tony ChaiTony Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273078092056627454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15245709.post-5920809435919481732008-05-25T19:33:00.000-07:002008-05-25T19:33:00.000-07:00RRGBDo you usually trade options when the volume i...RRGB<BR/><BR/>Do you usually trade options when the volume is this low?<BR/><BR/>I would think this would put you at the mercy of the market maker when opening and closing your position.<BR/><BR/>GeorgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com