What is "fair" comparison of OTM calls vs puts?

Discussion in 'Options' started by Herkfsu, Dec 29, 2019.

  1. Herkfsu

    Herkfsu

    If I wanted to compare IV skew of OTM calls and OTM puts, what would be a fair comparison in regards to moneyness? Given BSM deals only with log returns, simply comparing a 5% OTM call with a 5% OTM put would not be correct. So I am guessing it would be one of the two...

    1. 30D Put vs 30D Call (any delta, just as long as they are the same)
    2. ATM*e^(.05) vs ATM*e^(-.05) (comparing compound adjusted strikes)

    Thanks!
     
  2. Wheezooo

    Wheezooo

    I learned/liked to use 10 deltas.