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KenTrester answered 4 months ago …
I don't like to limit it to a percentage point, but I suggest you only play the options market with money you can afford to lose. Remember that the options market is open every day the markets are trading so, if you can't place a good trade today, there will always be opportunities tomorrow.
In fact, I suggest that you spread your purchases over several months or more. Diversify in several positions in different sectors and try to buy both puts and calls to profit from the market's direction on both sides.
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ShoeMan answered 4 months ago …
Originated from Options ZoneI have a couple of ETFs that have options - does that count?
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Market101 answered 3 months ago …
Originated from Options ZoneI don't have any in options...seems like a high risk strategy to me, but that's why Im on Options Zone I guess...to learn more and see if options really should be part of my portfolio.
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Theodore answered 3 months ago …
Originated from Options ZoneSimilar to Jack's answer: 60%. I trade options because of lower costs and higher return due to the leverage, both on the short side and long side. However, provided right choice and timing is made, I prefer the short side since this way usually reaches desired results quicker than long side.
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