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klurby
 

Registered: Jun 2011
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07-02-11 04:15 AM

Hello guys, what is everyone's favorite strategy? please share.

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sle
 

Registered: Apr 2003
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07-02-11 05:17 AM

I would say my preference is to trade forward vol in some shape or form, be it root-time-vega flat calendars (gamma vs vega) or gamma-flat calendars (true forward vol locks). In distribution-constrained assets I like 1x2s and various other static distribution plays.

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klurby
 

Registered: Jun 2011
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07-02-11 05:29 AM

Can you please rephrase that so people who aren't expert traders can understand lol. thanks sle.

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milktruck
 

Registered: Aug 2007
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07-02-11 05:34 AM


Quote from klurby:

Can you please rephrase that so people who aren't expert traders can understand lol. thanks sle.



How about I just email you some money?

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adamchubb
 

Registered: Dec 2009
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07-04-11 10:35 AM


Quote from sle:

I would say my preference is to trade forward vol in some shape or form, be it root-time-vega flat calendars (gamma vs vega) or gamma-flat calendars (true forward vol locks). In distribution-constrained assets I like 1x2s and various other static distribution plays.



actually how to trade calendar spread with "neutral gamma"???

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Martinghoul
 

Registered: Jan 2009
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07-04-11 10:43 AM


Quote from adamchubb:
actually how to trade calendar spread with "neutral gamma"???


Weigh them legs appropriately...

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