By Karim Rahemtulla A question I am asked as a trader is…
When do I exit a play?
Or…
How do I exit a play without being attached to my computer screen all day?
The answer is quite easy…
First, you must determine at what price you want to sell your position. Let’s assume that you have a standard “sell policy” once the option moves up by 20%.
Assume that you bought five options contracts for the AT&T January $38 calls for $1.
When you bought that option, you entered a limit order that reads: “BUY TO OPEN, 5 contracts of the AT&T Jan $38 calls, at a limit price …read more
