Recent Content by Kid_Charlemagne

  1. Simple way to trade Nasdaq volatility?

    I see there are no options (at least tradeable at IB) to trade the VXN. Is there any easy way to bet on Nasdaq vol without strangles/straddles on...
    Thread by: Kid_Charlemagne, Mar 17, 2021, 7 replies, in forum: Trading

  2. Choosing Vix options expiry for election trades?

    Yea I’m well aware of but the rumor sell the fact thank you very much. I’m just not aware of some of the details of vix option pricing. When I...
    Post by: Kid_Charlemagne, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: Trading

  3. Choosing Vix options expiry for election trades?

    Hi all, I’m new to Vix options but wanted to make some small test election trades and wanted some advice. I know they are priced off the futures...
    Thread by: Kid_Charlemagne, Aug 28, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Trading

  4. Question about earnings release times .

    I’m well aware of that and sure as he’ll know I won’t beat the algos. Nevertheless, do you know where I can get release times (or do people not...
    Post by: Kid_Charlemagne, Jul 24, 2020 in forum: Stocks

  5. Why are VIX Dec 24 calls .20 cheaper than the Nov 17ths (even with election)?

    They are same thing, just said in reverse. Thanks for your answer though.
    Post by: Kid_Charlemagne, Jul 24, 2020 in forum: Options

  6. Question about earnings release times .

    Hi all. I’m new to trading individual names and a bit confused about earnings releases. Even on the earnings trading dedicated sites, the...
    Thread by: Kid_Charlemagne, Jul 23, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Stocks

  7. Why are VIX Dec 24 calls .20 cheaper than the Nov 17ths (even with election)?

    Sort of an options newb. So I understand there’s a volatility hump around the election, but why would anyone pay .20 more for the same strike...
    Thread by: Kid_Charlemagne, Jul 23, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Options

  8. Pricing and executing options with wide spreads

    I get that i have to pay a premium To fair value, i just don’t want to lift their offer. Isn’t there a midprice or a way to bid based on IV?...
    Post by: Kid_Charlemagne, Jun 22, 2020 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  9. Pricing and executing options with wide spreads

    I’m trying to figure out how to price and trade options in somewhat illiquid commodities markets (at least the options). The spreads (If a price...
    Thread by: Kid_Charlemagne, Jun 21, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Interactive Brokers

  10. Why do futures markets already have bids, offers, and net changes at 2:30 Sunday?

    THANK YOU. Finally a helpful post. Much appreciated.
    Post by: Kid_Charlemagne, Jun 1, 2020 in forum: Trading