Determining Greek position limits

Discussion in 'Options' started by TSLexi, Apr 17, 2014.

  1. xandman

    xandman

    How about incorporating a theta/gamma ratio? You could look at it as a Yield to Risk ratio.
     
    #11     Apr 18, 2014
  2. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    Then that's what you should use for your risk limits rather than the greeks.
     
    #12     Apr 18, 2014
  3. TSLexi

    TSLexi

    What would you consider a high theta/gamma ratio, indicating I should sell said option, and what would you consider a low theta/gamma ratio, indicating I should buy said option?
     
    #13     Apr 18, 2014
  4. look at the current gamma/theta ratio over a range of strikes, and compare that to historical gamma/theta ratios. if it is high (low) relative to historical, the options are cheap (rich).
     
    #14     Apr 19, 2014
  5. TSLexi

    TSLexi

    Or I could just use IV for that, correct? Unless Silexx Obsidian Pro can do that automatically as well.
     
    #15     Apr 19, 2014