http://www.theoptionsinsiders.com Brokerage Articles en-us Copyright 2010 The Options Insider Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:51:00 GMT 20 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:48:00 GMT OptionsXpress Broker Rundown: includes updated commission data. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=5035 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=5035 Fri, 4 Jun 2010 22:36:00 GMT In 2005, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) attributed the tax gap for 2001 to taxpayers misreporting $11 billion worth of capital gains or losses. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) was asked to analyze the misreporting and the actions the IRS takes and to suggest ways to improve taxpayer compliance. The GAO ultimately recommended that brokers be required to report cost basis information to the IRS. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4659 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4659 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:19:00 GMT Brokers have complicated and long commission structures. Each one claims to have the best pricing but that really depends on who you are as a trader. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4210 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4210 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:03:00 GMT Lightspeed Trading is the next feature in our ongoing look at online retail brokers http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4166 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4166 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:49:00 GMT Zecco Trading is up next in our feature looking at online retail brokers. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4143 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4143 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:50:00 GMT Coverage of online retail brokers continues with AB Watley... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4133 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4133 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:04:00 GMT WallStreet*E is the next online retail broker in our ongoing series http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4124 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4124 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:58:00 GMT TradeMONSTER is the next broker featured in our ongoing feature. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4113 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4113 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:03:00 GMT Coverage of online retail brokers continues with TradeKing http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4098 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4098 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:56:00 GMT Our coverage of online retail brokers continues with thinkorswim... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4090 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4090 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:02:00 GMT Our coverage of online retail brokers continues with TD Ameritrade... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4078 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4078 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:55:00 GMT Our coverage of online retail brokers continues with SogoTrade... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4069 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4069 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:02:00 GMT Coverage of online retail brokers continues with ShareBuilder. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4057 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4057 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:54:00 GMT Our ongoing coverage of online retail brokers continues with Scottrade... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4044 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4044 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:01:00 GMT Coverage of online retail brokers continues with Charles Schwab http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4028 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4028 Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:53:00 GMT Our coverage of online retail brokers continues with Questrade... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4017 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4017 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:53:00 GMT Our rundown of retail options brokers continues with OptionsHouse... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4002 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=4002 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:41:00 GMT Our rundown of online retail brokers continues with optionsXpress... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3993 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3993 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT Our coverage of online retail brokers continues with InvesTrade http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3985 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3985 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:50:00 GMT Our rundown of retail options brokers continues with Interactive Brokers... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3973 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3973 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT Our rundown of retail options brokers continues with Firstrade.... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3968 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3968 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:51:00 GMT Our rundown of retail options brokers continues with Fidelity... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3950 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3950 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:57:00 GMT Our rundown of retail options brokers continues with E*TRADE... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3955 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3955 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:58:00 GMT Our rundown of retail options brokers continues with eOption... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3943 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3943 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:59:00 GMT Our rundown of retail options brokers begins with ChoiceTrade... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3930 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3930 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:17:00 GMT There have been many interesting experiments in the options brokerage space. Firms have offered unique tools, platforms and even products in an attempt to lure new customers. But none of these experiments were as novel, or generated as many questions from our readers, as the flat rate commission offered by OptionsHouse... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3531 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3531 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:09:00 GMT Who should buy options (ordinary or "exotic"), and who should sell? http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3401 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3401 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 01:09:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Mike Tosaw, Financial Advisor, Know Your Options Inc. Mark and Mike explore several different ways to implement options into equity portfolios. They also discuss the common mistakes made by retail option investors and the rise of arrogant condor traders. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3385 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3385 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:36:00 GMT The conclusion of Mark and s far-reaching conversation with Ned Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of OptionsXpress. Ned and Mark debate the relative merits of Optionetic and s marketing tactics. They also discuss the long-term impact of the merger on OptionsXpress. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3244 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3244 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 02:05:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Ned Bennett, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of OptionsXpress. Ned responds to growing criticism of the Optionetics acquisition, including the recent Barron and s article entitled and OptionsXpress Out Of The Money. and http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3204 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3204 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:17:00 GMT Many times I get the same question over and over again and although I am not thrilled to write a whole article on the topic of "a bad tick," the repeated appearance of the question pretty much compels me to do so. The question comes from my email box and in the shortest possible terms, the various students ask: "How can we tell with certainty that something IS or is NOT a bad tick?" http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3185 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3185 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:16:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Joe Cusick, Senior VP of Education at OptionsXpress. Mark and Joe discuss the controversial Optionetics acquisition. How will this deal impact the educational and content offerings at OptionsXpress? Can the radically different approaches to education and promotion at the two firms even be reconciled? In addition, Mark and Joe discuss futures trading and the common mistakes of new options traders. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3060 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3060 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 23:41:00 GMT OptionsHouse CEO George Ruhana responds to the many rumors circulating about his firm... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3006 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=3006 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:04:00 GMT I am often asked by my option students how I filter the overwhelming amount of information which gets displayed on the option chain. This article is aimed at explaining the importance of a handful of selected variables that appear at the option chain. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2815 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2815 Mon, 3 Aug 2009 07:56:00 GMT Mark will be appearing on ONN around 11:15am (PST). He will also be a featured panelist for the "Managing Risk and Exploiting Opportunities With Options" session at 3:45pm (PST) http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2795 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2795 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:10:00 GMT There are only a few weeks left in The Great Options Insider Iphone Giveaway... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2779 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2779 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:13:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Randy Frederick, Director of Derivatives and Trading at Charles Schwab. Mark and Randy discuss the recent overhaul to Schwab and s options trading platform. Other topics include: Randy and s options repair strategy for equity traders and the outlook for the options market in 2009. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2556 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2556 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:36:00 GMT Apple options and the E-mini... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2496 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2496 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:32:00 GMT Though I trade options, I have a totally different perspective on how and when to trade them. First, I am an S and P futures trader. I have been trading and following the S and P futures since they began trading in 1982. So I have learned to trade options based on the one thing I know best, the S and P 500 futures... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2486 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2486 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 01:01:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Robert Newhouse, CEO, Ballista Securities and Keith Landsberg, EVP - Business Development, Ballista Securities. Mark, Robert and Keith discuss the rise of third-party facilitation networks, aka dark pools, in the options market. They also discuss the impact of the financial meltdown, regulatory reform and penny pricing on Ballista and s business. Finally, they respond to BOX and s veiled threat to invade the crossing space and establish a competing facilitation platform. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2457 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2457 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 01:11:00 GMT Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: The Great ETF Migration. Panelists: Andy Nybo, TABB Group (moderator); Scott Burns, Morningstar; Jamie Farmer, Dow Jones Indexes; Sid Jain, Keefe, Bruyette and Woods; Rob Stein, Astor Financial http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2422 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2422 Fri, 15 May 2009 22:31:00 GMT Exclusive OIC 2009 Panel Audio: The Tech Arms Race http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2327 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2327 Tue, 12 May 2009 23:14:00 GMT In this "live" episode from OIC 2009, Mark sits down with George Ruhana, the new CEO of Optionshouse. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2299 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2299 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:48:00 GMT And the winner is... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2150 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=2150 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:24:00 GMT Are the different levels of option approval in place to protect us, the traders, or are they in place to protect the brokers, or possibly both parties? http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1919 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1919 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:38:00 GMT After filling up some loopholes with my previous article, Back to the Basics, I continue the discussion here with another commonly overlooked area of option trading – option level approval. Brokers assign to their clients, at the time when the account is being opened, one of several option approval levels supposedly based on the option trader and s knowledge and needs. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1864 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1864 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:05:00 GMT And the winner is... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1848 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1848 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:54:00 GMT Happy 2009, folks! Just wanted to kick off the new trading year with a few suggested resolutions for options traders. Add these to your 2009 list... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1687 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1687 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:08:00 GMT This article highlights the difference between being an options buyer and an options casino... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1629 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1629 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:10:00 GMT A number of readers have e-mailed me requesting both a further explanation and interpretation of the option chains. This article is aimed at explaining, in greater detail, how to read the option chain in order to make a better trading decision. This scrutiny of the option chain can give us better insight into the bias of options market makers... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1597 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1597 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:40:00 GMT A number of readers have e-mailed me requesting both a further explanation and interpretation of the option chains. This article is aimed at explaining, in greater detail, how to read the option chain in order to make a better trading decision. This scrutiny of the option chain can give us better insight into the bias of options market makers... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1587 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1587 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:10:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Tony Scianna and Peter Hauser of SunGard. Mark, Tony and Peter dive into the expansive, and often confusing, world of options trading software. This wide-ranging conversation explores all aspects of options software from trading and position analysis to clearing and risk management. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1517 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1517 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:27:00 GMT And the winner is... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1499 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1499 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:45:00 GMT Which candidate did options traders prefer in the recent presidential election? Which issues do they feel are the most pressing for the next administration? What are the leading trade triggers for options traders? Are options traders bullish or bearish right now? Which sectors are the most popular with options traders? Find out here.... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1466 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1466 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:38:00 GMT Are we witnessing the premature death of an innovative new product? http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1458 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1458 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:57:00 GMT A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: ISE and NYSE Arca join forces in the forex market, the VIX roller coaster ride continues, concerns mount over possible VIX settlement manipulation, ICE and CME face-off over credit derivatives, Buffet vs. Greenspan, SEC/CFTC merger finally on the horizon and more... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1432 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1432 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:53:00 GMT A brief rundown of the latest headlines from the options market. Topics covered include: new options volume records, the VIX roller coaster ride continues, BOX vs. NASDAQ, the end of backdating, unusual options activity and more... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1397 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1397 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:26:00 GMT And the winner is... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1359 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1359 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 02:46:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Don Montanaro, CEO of retail brokerage firm TradeKing. Mark and Don discuss the challenges facing new retail options brokers as well as the benefits offered by Fixed Return Options (FROs). http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1299 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1299 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:55:00 GMT In this episode, Mark is joined by Randy Frederick, Director of Derivatives at Charles Schwab and Co. Mark and Randy explore the dynamic, dysfunctional and sometimes dangerous world of retail options trading... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1222 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1222 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:13:00 GMT I had a chance to review some of the endless stream of options trading advertising that I receive. Usually, I just toss them into the trash. Lately there seems to be two consistent themes. First, companies emphasizing their winning percentage of trades, and how that must imply a winning trading system. And those offering advice and systems on how to trade options "simply". I and m somewhat upset by what I and ve seen and I reject both of these premises. Here are my reasons why... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1197 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1197 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:12:00 GMT Newsletter subscribers should check their email in-boxes. The latest issue of the Options Insider email newsletter is now available... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1122 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1122 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:18:00 GMT And the winner is... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1098 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1098 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 01:26:00 GMT It and s now easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the latest information from the options market. Options Insider members can now upgrade their accounts to receive free daily, weekly or and as-it-happens" email alerts... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1039 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1039 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:50:00 GMT More answers to common options questions including: Are options market makers crooks? How do I trade conversions/reversals? I and ve heard of delta neutral trading, but how do I create a gamma neutral position and much more... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=990 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=990 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:12:00 GMT Newsletter subscribers should check their email in-boxes. The latest issue of the Options Insider Newsletter is now available. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=984 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=984 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:08:00 GMT And the winner is... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=945 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=945 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:43:00 GMT www.TheOptionsInsider.com and s Discussion Center members have always been able to subscribe to individual threads. However, they haven and t had an easy way to track activity across the entire forum...until now. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=932 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=932 Tue, 13 May 2008 10:50:00 GMT Options Insider Radio "live" from the Options Industry Conference in Las Vegas. In this episode, Mark is joined by John Hass, CEO of Options House. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=786 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=786 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:56:00 GMT And the winner is... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=717 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=717 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:04:00 GMT A fresh episode of Options Insider Radio is now available... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=685 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=685 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:10:00 GMT Calculating when to write a covered call... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=673 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=673 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:13:00 GMT Why and when should I invest in a covered call? Which covered calls are best for me? In this report, we review some helpful covered call calculations so you can make these decisions. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=669 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=669 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:22:00 GMT In this episode, Mark sits down with Tony McCormick, Senior Vice President of Equity Options at Charles Schwab. Mark and Tony discuss the fading optimism over penny pricing in the options market. They also discuss competition in the retail brokerage space and whether Schwab (and other brokers) will soon be forced to raise their options commissions. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and responds to a forum member and s question about put options. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=631 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=631 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:45:00 GMT And the winner is... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=623 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=623 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:47:00 GMT The options industry continues to set new trading records every year. Unfortunately, despite this explosion in volume, many financial professionals remain skeptical of the options market. In recent years, the options industry has spent millions of dollars developing automated buy-write products to lure these reticent customers into the fold... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=607 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=607 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:39:00 GMT The term buy-write is completely foreign to most retail investors. In fact, more than a few professional traders scratch their heads whenever they hear this strange piece of options jargon. But help is finally on the way... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=601 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=601 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:56:00 GMT We announce the next winner of our one-year anniversary giveaway... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=583 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=583 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:23:00 GMT We announce the first winner of our one-year anniversary giveaway... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=564 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=564 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:01:00 GMT I and m sad to report that fixed return options (aka FROs) will cease trading this spring, at least for a while... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1730 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=1730 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:33:00 GMT Examining the curious phenomenon known as preferenced trading... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=520 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=520 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:34:00 GMT Examining the curious phenomenon known as preferenced trading... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=519 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=519 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:37:00 GMT In this episode, Mark sits down with both the CEO and the President of 3D Markets - David Mortimer and Jeromee Johnson. Mark, David and Jeromee discuss the inherent difficulties of block trading in the options market. In addition, Mark explores the latest options headlines and finally answers your burning questions about dollar strikes. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=517 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=517 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:41:00 GMT Exploring the most divisive issue in the history of the options market... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=476 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=476 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:43:00 GMT Exploring the most divisive issue in the history of the options market... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=473 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=473 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:43:00 GMT Exploring the most divisive issue in the history of the options market... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=470 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=470 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:11:00 GMT A look at the performance of portfolio margin during the highly volatile month of August... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=423 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=423 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:24:00 GMT An examination of how portfolio margining affects index option positions... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=411 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=411 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:30:00 GMT There is only one question about portfolio margining that matters to traders and investors - what does it mean for your account? http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=396 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=396 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:31:00 GMT The benefits of portfolio margining may seem obvious to most options users. However, the path that portfolio margining took to reach the options market was long and rocky... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=393 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=393 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:32:00 GMT You and ve asked for it. Now it and s finally here. Join us for the beginning of our series on portfolio margining... http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=390 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=390 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:22:00 GMT At the end of the day, all traders should be just as willing to trade short as to trade long. If you and re not comfortable trading short, then you are cutting out half of your arsenal. In all my years in the market, I and ve never known a trader that became successful with one hand tied behind his back! http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=341 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=341 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:24:00 GMT You can often tell the trading sophistication of someone by their market bias. If they are always looking at the long side, in other words, always wanting to buy, they are probably new to the game. There and s many stock traders who don and t even know what "selling short" means. Read on to see why you need to sell short to prosper, especially when trading commodity futures and for writing options. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=336 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=336 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:09:00 GMT In today and s market, most binary contracts fall into the category of event derivatives. While these binary event derivatives are intriguing, their unique nature and illiquid markets have prevented them from achieving broad acceptance. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=284 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=284 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:12:00 GMT Binary derivatives are all the rage these days. But what are these products and why should you be interested in them? http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=280 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=280 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:16:00 GMT The bottom line is that a bad discount broker can wipe out years of commission savings with one big error. So, while the commissions may be cheaper at a discount broker, the end costs can be far more than you anticipate. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=273 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=273 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:17:00 GMT "Is he worth it?" Have you ever asked yourself this question after doing a transaction with a full service broker? If you could make a list of things he must do to earn your business, what would they be? See if these ideas make sense for your needs. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=271 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=271 Thu, 31 May 2007 12:57:00 GMT The conclusion of our examination of trade crossing. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=241 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=241 Tue, 29 May 2007 13:00:00 GMT An Examination of How Trade Crossing Impacts the Options Markets. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=237 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=237 Mon, 28 May 2007 13:02:00 GMT Because you asked for it, one of our most popular features finally returns to the homepage... The advisory community just isn and t interested in options. Could a new course be the answer? http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=236 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=236 Thu, 3 May 2007 13:19:00 GMT With competition in the equity options arena reaching a fever pitch, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) has once again turned to forex as an alternative avenue for growth. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=201 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=201 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:30:00 GMT Anyone who has ever watched late-night television, or listened to Options Insider Radio, understands that con artists are a growing problem in the derivatives business. However, now there is a new angle on derivatives scams, and it involves something else that retail investors typically do not understand – foreign currency trading. http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=172 http://theoptionsinsider.com/Brokerage/?id=172 Fri, 6 Apr 2007 13:31:00 GMT Anyone who has ever watched late-night television, or listened to Options Insider Radio, understands that con artists are a growing problem in the derivatives business. 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