Negative Theta Options over Weekend

Discussion in 'Options' started by TraderGreg, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. Impressive. You are without a doubt the WACUYA expert here.
     
    #91     Jul 29, 2008

  2. BeatingtheSP500

    You are quick.

    Great post!!!:D :D :D

    Nutsneal
     
    #92     Jul 29, 2008
  3. He's brain-dead. No electrical activity.. He's correct, I don't know the beta of my option book.
     
    #93     Jul 29, 2008
  4. Nor would you need to.

    Beatingthesp, the point people are making is that you have at this point adjusted your stories so many times as they have been pointed out to be dreadfully in correct that this thread has now degraded into noise. You continue to say you use the terms incorrectly but they suit your needs yet you have stated you’re interested in getting in front of a real options firm. Those two things wont work together, just as posting some number and calling it a track record over and over wont work.
     
    #94     Jul 29, 2008
  5. It's not difficult to solve for a beta based upon each underlying and position-deltas, but it would be absurd. Convexity is the reason. You don't need to understand internal combustion to drive a car, and 'beatingtheSP500" should be thankful that analogy holds true for trading in options.
     
    #95     Jul 29, 2008
  6. Sorry, I'll type slower next time.

    Whatsa matter? You're a little cranky. Mr Market not treating you well?
     
    #96     Jul 29, 2008
  7. Atty forgive him, for he knoweth not what he says.
     
    #97     Jul 29, 2008
  8. It's firmly established beta is not acceptable. I've alluded to that quite a few times. Why are you still stuck on that point? Book delta as a term is a near hit, but not quite due to fact the number can be greater than 1. Leverage was suggested and may have to be used. Unless you have a better term.
     
    #98     Jul 29, 2008
  9. I dont see anyone other then you being cranky. Why is it then when people on these type boards get some exposure to facts they always think those who are providing those facts are some how doing poorly in the market? Its a common theme with those who endlessly post unsubstantiated claims which are scoffed at by people who actually know what they’re talking about.
     
    #99     Jul 29, 2008
  10. Gamma. It defines convexity. dgamma, it defines the slope and modality of the convexity/concavity. And wtf is this "greater than 1" nonsense? An option delta cannot exceed one, but htf is that relevant to a portfolio? I am long 4,000 SPX-equivalent deltas. I must be mistaken.
     
    #100     Jul 29, 2008