Codywillard

Some highlights from this week's Live Q&A Chat on TradingWithCody.com. Q. Cody: an investing 101 question. What are your thoughts on WEEKLY options -- when would one use those instead of the standard monthlies? When a near-term move/event is expected? (Then why is that better than doing the monthly and just bailing when the event happens?) Do they carry higher premiums? (This question from a guy who just admitted that sometimes "risk tolerance" goes into the crapper!) A. I find the weeklies do sometimes carry higher premiums, if only because Street veterans like me have never gotten entirely comfortable with them -- 3rd Friday of each month for expiration dates of my options is sorta ingrained in my head. Q. I think we all know that the eco system at $AAPL is very valuable. Buying an iPhone for the first time may lead an individual to buy a Mac or an iPad, etc. Do you see ApplePay bringing value to the $AAPL eco system or do you view it as a stand alone product. A. ApplePay is another key ingredient and