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There is some skew effect, and there is certainly some carry, but the largest effect in slightly different pricing for puts and calls could be the...
I think a more appropriate comparison would be to the home builders not internet stock. The home builders were trading at a PE of 6, yet still...
I don't wanna over explain away the cartoon, but Reagan inherited a rough mess by Carter, Clinton didn't believe in a balanced budget until Newt...
I think it's because they are measured at different times. The Friday close was 4:00 for the SPX, and 4:15 for the SPY? Therefore you will have...
Not all of us buy into the religion of TA
Oh look, the Dow's green. IMO, a pullback is likely, but this is not an ideal massive short opportunity. I am at an overall delta neutral...
The prez doesn't have the authority to spend a dime. Congress basically controls the $. It's a spurious correlation.
Great story, thanks for posting
Excellent point. They think they have an edge then develop the mental edge to stick through it thick and thin, then before you know it, the...
You CAN get a coin to land heads 12 times in a row - just start with a few hundred coins flip them all at once, remove the ones that landed tails,...
Risking a max of $1000 would signal a simple call purchase IMO. You could buy DITM calls for a low risk-return or OTM calls for high RR. Or you...
you might want to check out www.optionsphysics.com it's free and there's quite a few useful videos there also check the book reviews...
The stock price is currently a call option with no expiry.
Many types of statistical analyses would reveal a high reward for buying when there is blood in the streets. I've read quite a few, but can't...
Excellent post.
I don't think so. There is no inherent advantage to selling over buying so I wouldn't think they'd care.
It's clear I lack the language skills to describe the trading strategy. My ignorance is only surpassed by my arrogance. I won't post anything...
I doubt the vix will explode. IMO, the vix is actually higher than the reading indicates as there is enormous sector volatility within the group.
Hi yucca, I have read a lot of your journal. Have you considered what would happen to your portfolio with a market meltdown? Perhaps buying some...
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