spec: I gave up on calls a long time ago. At this point, I only buy stock ... no puts, calls, or shorting. I've given up trading. If I like a stock, I try to stay with it, sometimes, thru thick and thin, and even try to add with major declines. It's worked in the past year. All I can say is I hope GS recoups
However in this crazy market, my strategy might be completely wrong.