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Ah i get it (at least from a traders mindset). Its a bit like my percieved valuation of intrinsic_value. If i think a stock is significantly below intrinsic value, why will i diversify for the sake of diversification (diworsification), where the alternative opportunities do not present the...

. This is interesting. The trouble is my intrinsicvaluation for QBE is significantly above current prices, so i'm not happy to loose my position with the physical shares. I would have to write very out of the money calls, and unfortunately the market is not paying me for this. Yes i...

Maybe i wasnt clear about this. I dont mean extending the total $ value of the naked puts being written. Instead stick to a 'maximum exposure level', but write against different stocks to 'diversify'. For example if $100,000 is maximum underlying risk, instead of writing just QBE try to do it...

actually this is getting better, sorry i am typing as a think, so this may get a bit jumbled. Lets increase the total risk a bit, the above scenario was based on 100% risk protection (ie ensuring 100% of capital backup in the event that the stock went to zero). Lets throw some other...

This is sounding more and more interesting. Firstly allow me to make some comments and then i would be very appreciative if you could respond to them. Firstly i understand the risk of writing a naked put. However at the moment i am in the process of de-gearing, both in the stock market...

This is interesting. Thanks for this 'tip' i will look into it.

havent been as active on this forum as recently, i have been quiet busy. Anyway thanks y-man for the link. For whats its worth, here are my thoughts: 1) its not as easy as it sounds, definately not the 3% a month, remembering you have your capital at stake. 2) ol School Skata, says he (or...