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Old 02-05-2009, 12:21 PM
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Re: Anybody investing in the stock market right no

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Originally Posted by CAD/JPY View Post
I won't dispute you can do that with options. Sure, no problem. You have the advantage of leverage. Spreads, straddles, Kondors, etc also can let you hedge your plays. Or go delta neutral and sell theta.

BUT the average investor can't do this in their 401K.....
You're correct! Very few 401Ks allow option trading, but you can open a personal IRA and do it!

Option trading takes a lot of study leaning the greeks and how they work. I'm getting close to getting a grasp. I plan to jump in on March 1st!
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