Ozsmiffy

First of all, let me thank everyone for responding and helping me on this learning curve. I've just tried the "Total Trade Ticket" tab instead of the options tab. Looks really good and easier to use so thanks for that. However I still received the same error on either tab: When I contacted the help desk, and was passed through various levels to get the detailed options traders, that's when I got the "european style" "explanation". So no worries. It's a mystery why it works for rg4usc and not me but I'll start looking at IB instead. Thanks everyone. P.S. Maybe it's because he goes for USC and I only go for Boise state? Ozsmiffy.

No, just "simulating" the trade to make sure I was entering it correctly.

Amazing. Out of interest, what options trading "level" are you with e-trade. I'm at level 3. Here's how I tried to enter the trade, was this correct?

Thanks for your responses Kim and Yowster. I did specifically ask if this was "a level issue" and they said no, they would not allow this at any level. Looks like I'll be moving to IB.

Newbie question here. I am using e-trade and when I entered today's RUT Calendar trade it wouldn't allow me. On enquiry they said they do not allow this on RUT because it trades as European style and it could go naked. i.e. on expiration it requires cash to settle. I see that RUT is used often here and it will be difficult for me to follow the trades if this happens. Advice? Thanks.