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Old 08-18-2007, 12:46 PM
AvivaSimplex AvivaSimplex is offline
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Default Re: Are naked calls/puts insanely +EV? What am I missing here?

IMO buying and selling options on individual stocks is -EV for nearly everyone but the market makers. The bid/ask spreads are far too large on all but the very biggest stocks. You give away 10%+ just getting into and out of your positions. Plus commissions are higher, which adds another 5% onto a $1000 position.
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