Are options a waste of time and money? (pun intended)

Discussion in 'Trading' started by wxytrader, Jul 22, 2023.

  1. destriero

    destriero


    What's the difference between a call credit spread and a put debit spread?
     
    #201     Jul 24, 2023
  2. Sergio123

    Sergio123

    gamma and theta.
     
    #202     Jul 24, 2023
  3. destriero

    destriero


    lol a box spread. They are arb-equivalent.
     
    #203     Jul 24, 2023
  4. Overnight

    Overnight

    The Top Gear guys seemed to like it.

     
    #204     Jul 24, 2023
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  5. Sergio123

    Sergio123

    Bollinger Bands are the most statistically based. The strategy works most of the time except during waves #3, and #5 when there isn't enough mean reversion.

    But there are synthetic strategies to play momentum during Waves 3, and 5. You just roll your short leg from OTM to ATM or even ITM and then you roll long leg from ITM to ATM.
     
    #205     Jul 24, 2023
  6. destriero

    destriero

    I don't have any exotics. I tracked/wrecked one. I've had an Icon and a 22B, but I drive EVs. I drive a Model S and wife drives a RAV4 Prime. I have a built 2016 STi with 550 at the wheel. Cosworth long block -> dogbox 6SP.
     
    #206     Jul 24, 2023
  7. destriero

    destriero


    Satire?
     
    #207     Jul 24, 2023
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  8. Sergio123

    Sergio123

    Not at all. Once your long options go ITM and your short options go OTM then the convexity is gone.
     
    #208     Jul 24, 2023
  9. destriero

    destriero


    So a combo at 55/45 delta loses it's convexity? You haven't the slightest clue what you're mumbling about.
     
    #209     Jul 24, 2023
  10. Congrats!
     
    #210     Jul 24, 2023
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