Category Archives: Today’s Trade

FFIV spread

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

FFIV is pulling back a bit from post earrings high of $106+.  I think this is due to profit taking.  It is unlikely to go below $100 in near term.  So I set up a spread of FFIV put, long … Continue reading →

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NFLX trade

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

NFLX was scheduled to release earnings after hours today.  I created a spread today: long NFLX 215 put, short NFLX 220 put, expiring in 4 days, cost: $4.35/pair.  If NFLX stays above 220 by this Friday, my potential profit is … Continue reading →

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Bidu: how to hedge

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

Bidu is scheduled to report earnings in 2 days (Apr. 27th).  I usually don’t trade issues before earnings (too risky).  However, I placed some Bidu bullish trades today. Today’s trade: Bidu spread: Long 135 call, short 140 call, expire in … Continue reading →

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Today’s Trade: Roll Up FFIV calls

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Today is the last trading day of the week.  We are having a terrific week so far.  FFIV went up a lot, leaving my FFIV 95 calls expiring today in the money.  As a result, my long FFIV shares are … Continue reading →

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LVS

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

LVS was moving lower earlier today.  I entered a bull debit spread of long 43 and short 44, cost $.85/pair.  Potential profit $0.15.  Expiration in 2 days.  LVS’s chart is bullish.  Even when the market was dropping 1% yesterday, LVS … Continue reading →

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Today’s trade

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

The market went down today, but it is still within a trading range.  Here are my trades today: Bidu spread: bullish bull debit spread call, 135/140, weekly expiring in 4 days.  Cost: $4.5/pair, if Bidu stays above $140 by the … Continue reading →

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