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Also, you have no idea what the guy is buying (or selling) the options for. For all you know he could be hedging a much larger bond put on over...
Right, but this was the lowest close we have had. Anyway, wouldn't be surprized if we had some sort of small sell off here....
Well the VIX dipped down to 22.80 today, closing 23.01, I know its not a perfect measure of vol, but I think vols are really getting low. I...
They are the DPM for the VIX so I dont think so.
The VIX dropped to the lowest level we've seen since 08. I'm debating, selling more or buying what do you guys think? Mark S....
I am Mark from the blog. That is cool I never worked in the Philly office only in NY and Chicago. I try to make my way out there as often as I...
I dont think anyone on this board is in the advice business. But I will say this, think about how fast you expect csco to move. Typically if...
Mark S. [/b] Thats what I thought, finally I'm not alone :) but margin account? how is this different to a normal options account? :confused:...
I agree with Mark 5-10% a month is infact possible given a few things 1. You are recycling your capital every month 2. You have a margin...
Mark, I agree they arent black swan calls and puts (I would have called them 'units' when I was floor trading), but they are cheaper than the...
You do not have to buy them black swan wide. I think you will find that even 10 delta calls and puts can work well with this strategy. On top of...
I am using 1/sqrt for the most part. I made a couple changes to it to make if fit my trading style. Although, id rather use a more complex...
I know for a fact they have, actually. As a former floor trader, I know a couple of stories about guys having to sell their houses after the...
1. I disagree with your approach but understand it. 2. I dont think you understand the ramifications of blowing out, they come after you for...
Does anyone know any cheap software out there that automatically does weighted vega? Im getting a little sick of putting thing in my rudamentary...
MM, that is a pretty ambiguous questions, but I will take a stab. Althought Im guessing at what you meant by deep ITM vs way OTM. Lets assume...
One of the real problems with the major brokerage firms is that the people actually working for them do not even understand how options work....
They are going to be expanding it to almost the entire listing of options. I believe at least all options that would fall under the A catagory....
I dont understand why he has to make it so difficult on himself. For someone that is new to the business and doesnt understand options very well,...
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