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3Hotdogs

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1. The question is, how long out are you gonna place the puts? How much will that cost you?

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Fri Jul 27, 2018, 11:42 AM

Jul 2018

The only way I could figure this working out for you, is 2 years out and long, out of the money.

I agree, it is better than "red" or "black" but still, a long bet.

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Big Short 2.0 [View all] The Animator Jul 2018 OP

The question is, how long out are you gonna place the puts? How much will that cost you? 3Hotdogs Jul 2018 #1

I'll probably stagger it... The Animator Jul 2018 #2

Trying to time the market is essentially a fool's game. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2018 #3

Or one can go to Yahoo Historic Quotes progree Jul 2018 #4

Thank you for that information. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2018 #5

The Yahoo Historic data Adjusted Close can be used to figure the total return (including dividends progree Jul 2018 #6

Sorry. Redundant information, A HERETIC I AM Jul 2018 #7

Sorry, I don't understand your comment, "redundant information" progree Jul 2018 #8

LOL...no, no....I posted redundant info! A HERETIC I AM Jul 2018 #9

"It's all good" I'm glad to hear. Thanks for the explanation 😂😂😂 n/t progree Jul 2018 #10