Continous hedging as a rachet device to lock-in profits

Discussion in 'Options' started by botpro, Mar 6, 2016.

  1. botpro

    botpro

    So, there is much more to it, right? :D

    Too bad, I like simplicity.... KISS!
     
    #171     Mar 22, 2016
  2. botpro

    botpro

    #172     Mar 22, 2016
  3. cvds16

    cvds16

    so you write deep in the money put options and wait for the flashcrash :D
     
    #173     Mar 22, 2016
  4. botpro

    botpro

    Is it a bad idea to sell calls at K=90 when S=100 ?
    If at expiration S=90, would then one need to pay for the stock 90 or 110?
    I think 90, but the confusion continues...
     
    Last edited: Mar 22, 2016
    #174     Mar 22, 2016
  5. cvds16

    cvds16

    man man man, you don't even understand the simplest basics of options
    when s = 100 and K=90 you sell deep in the money calls, when at expiration price is above 90 you will have to deliver stock, either from your inventory or your broker will give you a forced short position
     
    #175     Mar 22, 2016
  6. botpro

    botpro

    Ok, that's also what I was thinking...
    As said: I've experience with long options only.
    Options selling is new for me...

    From your experience: is it a bad idea to sell deep ITM options like in the above case?
     
    #176     Mar 22, 2016
  7. cvds16

    cvds16

    that's why people read books ... you shouldn't trade options without having read a book or two at least minimal ... more is better ...
     
    #177     Mar 22, 2016
  8. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    Consider the number of words you spent on this thread and the return you got for them.
     
    #178     Mar 22, 2016
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  9. botpro

    botpro

    I have the book of Hull, many papers and of course also the web.
    For long options that was sufficient.
    Shorting options with hedging are complicated topics.
    Which book can be recommended about options selling with dynamic delta hedging and volatility trading?
     
    #179     Mar 22, 2016
  10. ironchef

    ironchef

    :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

    We are slow learners but I am learning slowly.:D:D:D:D:D
     
    #180     Mar 22, 2016