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Where Do Option Prices Come From?

Before one can trade options one must understand the fundamentals of option pricing. An error many be... more

Edited by optionsguy at 06/08/09 at 04:59 PM
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Posted by optionsguy on 12/27/05 at 07:00 PM

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Hedging your volatility / vega risk, part 1

How should you manage volatility (or vega) risk on time-decay strategies during a high-vol market? Thi... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 05/18/09 at 11:04 AM

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Hedging your volatility / vega risk, part 2

How can you tame the effects of volatility on time-decay options plays in this high-volatility market?... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 05/20/09 at 10:10 AM

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Speedy options assignment, explained

When you sell options, you’re taking on an obligation for the premium you receive. Call sellers stand ... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 08/06/09 at 05:38 PM

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Volatility: When Vega Trumps Delta

Volatility is an important factor in options trading – yet too often options traders pay so much atten... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 08/14/09 at 01:49 PM

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Volatility: Wobbling Your Spread?

Volatility is one of the most crucial factors impacting many options trades – yet many traders don’t f... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 08/19/09 at 03:33 PM

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Volatility and Short Call Spreads

Why do options traders pay so much attention to the underlying’s movements – and ignore volatility ent... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 08/21/09 at 10:51 AM

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Volatility and Calendar Spreads

Why do many options traders watch their underlying stock’s movements carefully – and ignore volatility... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 08/26/09 at 11:51 AM

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Volatility and Position Vega

Too many options traders undervalue how much volatility changes can impact their positions – even more... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 09/04/09 at 10:43 AM

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Back-to-school options trading tips

It’s back-to-school season for kids – and back to the markets for many adults. Now’s a great chance to... more

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Posted by optionsguy on 09/15/09 at 09:52 AM

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