Newb Q on Selling strangles into earnings to profit from IV dump

Discussion in 'Options' started by gangof4, Apr 27, 2006.

  1. Knowledge. I am sure even you may learn a thing or two, even if its only on the subject of JA's favorite undergear LOL

    Seriously though, not a fan of pairs trading, not to say it isnt a way for some. Sure i've done lotsa digging around as i love reading and expanding my reach but not much has been covered on the subject around here, atleast not in details.

    Anyway, wasnt looking for a free lunch, i already have a way to quadruple my account every 3 months :D just thought it's an interesting point of discussion.
     
    #71     Jul 9, 2006
  2. Hmm...sorry Rally, somehow thought your post was from Volatilitypimp :confused:

    Substance abuse darn it.

    Oh yes, plenty to learn me. Just a newbie here.

    Hmmm....did I forget to include a copyright notice? Grrr....
     
    #72     Jul 9, 2006
  3. July long dispersion final results :

    Index -> -(1.2)
    Basket wgt ABS -> 5.4
    PnL -> +8.9%.

    This was the best month in last two years ; for whatever reason half of the DOW stocks went up and the other half went down. Best performers :
    MO = +12%
    GM = +13%
    XOM = +9%

    MMM= -12%
    WMT = -9%
    HD = -8%
     
    #73     Jul 22, 2006