Replies to post #925 on iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX)

[DrContango]

Matt, three things...

#1. Thanks for your p.m.; could not reply with my free plan...

#2. Checked out your posts and found your interest in DSS. DSS is suing Coupons.com, my #1 non-volatilty short! COUP has a huge, I mean HUGE, lockup expiration Sept 3, enormous upcoming dilution via warrants/options, massive goodwill on books, topped off by whipped cream, a cherry, and eternal losses.

http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=103678267

#3. I posted an assortment of debit spreads that I own. Max loss is the debit paid. Max gain is distance between strikes minus debit. You can get a feel for payout vs risk.

Play the dark side,

Doc

PS: The spreads are utterly obnoxious. I usually bid midpoint and enter numerous flavors. I never chase the bid...


As of 06/12/2014 01:56pm ET
Underlying Last Bid Ask
SVXY $79.38 79.18 79.28
Leg Description Action Quantity Last Bid Ask
1 Dec 20 2014 80 Call Buy to Open XX $14.90 10.80 13.40
2 Dec 20 2014 85 Call Sell to Open XX $10.46 8.40 10.90Midpoint2.45Net-0.105.00
Net Debit $2.50


As of 06/18/2014 10:28am ET
Underlying Last Bid Ask
SVXY $83.84 83.84 83.90
Leg Description Action Quantity Last Bid Ask
1 Jun 27 2014 81 Call Buy to Open XX $4.22 4.10 4.40
2 Jun 27 2014 83 Call Sell to Open XX $2.35 2.80 3.10Midpoint1.30Net1.001.60
Net Debit $1.31


As of 06/18/2014 02:26pm ET
Underlying Last Bid Ask
SVXY $84.10 84.07 84.17
Leg Description Action Quantity Last Bid Ask
1 Jul 19 2014 86 Call Buy to Open XX $3.00 2.90 3.40
2 Jul 19 2014 88 Call Sell to Open XX $2.09 2.05 2.40Midpoint0.93Net0.501.35
Net Debit $0.93


As of 06/23/2014 04:00pm ET
Underlying Last Bid Ask
SVXY $87.72 86.01 89.19
Leg Description Action Quantity Last Bid Ask
1 Jan 17 2015 102.5 Call Buy to Open XX 5.07 6.40 8.20
2 Jan 17 2015 105 Call Sell to Open XX 6.30 5.70 7.40Midpoint0.75Net-1.002.5
Net Debit $0.75


As of 06/24/2014 03:53pm ET
Underlying Last Bid Ask
SVXY $84.61 84.61 84.71
Leg Description Action Quantity Last Bid Ask
1 Jul 19 2014 86 Call Buy to Open XX $3.20 3.10 3.50
2 Jul 19 2014 87 Call Sell to Open XX $3.90 2.60 3.00Midpoint0.50Net0.100.90
Net Debit $0.50


As of 06/25/2014 03:59pm ET
Underlying Last Bid Ask
SVXY $87.69 85.79 87.14
Leg Description Action Quantity Last Bid Ask
1 Sep 20 2014 86 Call Buy to Open XX $7.73 8.30 9.00
2 Sep 20 2014 88 Call Sell to Open XX $6.73 7.20 7.90Midpoint1.10Net0.401.80
Net Debit $1.10


As of 06/25/2014 03:59pm ET
Underlying Last Bid Ask
SVXY $87.69 85.85 87.12
Leg Description Action Quantity Last Bid Ask
1 Jan 15 2016 95 Call Buy to Open XX $21.80 18.50 22.60
2 Jan 15 2016 100 Call Sell to Open XX $18.55 18.00 19.50Midpoint1.80Net-1.004.60
Net Debit $1.80