Dec 31, 2014
Basic Training: 2014 Year-in-Review/2015 Preview
- What option strategies worked in 2014: put credit spreads, IV overpriced throughout the year, "Wheel of fun."
- Things to learn from 2014 - Do not get married to a single strategy.
- Misperceptions of 2014 - VOL/VIX was cheap. Despite "low volatility" options volume was...
Nov 26, 2014
Basic Training: Futures Options vs. Equity Options
We've talked about how to use options to mitigate your portfolio risk, but many traders also rely on commodities diversification as a way to mitigate portfolio risk.
Futures options strategies: All of the options strategies we've discussed on this program in the...
Nov 25, 2014
Mail Call: This episode is dedicated to our listeners.
- Question from Neil Filasco - What sets do you recommend to hedge my retirement accounts, in clouding my defined contribution plans? The pickings in these accounts are relatively slim and there are no options to speak of. As one of the newly enlightened options...
Nov 19, 2014
Basic Training: Covered Strangles/Covered Combo
- What is it? Long stock, covered call, short put. Why do it? Collect more income than a standard covered call or short put. Why not to do it? Increased margin requirement, you will increase your stock position to the downside.
- Example: XYZ trading at $50.
- Option 1 - Sell...
Jul 30, 2014
Mail Call: Your questions directed this episode.
Question from Jason Kruse: Is there a Bootcamp episode that discusses OI and how it can affect expiration moves? I hear people talk about max pain and pinning like it’s a conspiracy. Would love to hear real info about how it works.
Open Interest
- What is it?
- Why is it...