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When and Which Option Should I Buy?

Sometimes it pays to go back to basics. I got an email recently from a TradeKing customer who laid out... (More)

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Posted by optionsguy on 12/27/06 at 07:00 PM

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Understanding Rho

To finish off the series on the Greeks, here are a few fast facts on the interest rate Greek rho. Rho ... (More)

Edited by optionsguy at 04/03/08 at 08:04 PM
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Posted by optionsguy on 08/17/06 at 08:00 PM

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Understanding Vega III

You need to watch Vega closely if you're trading a single option contact or doing a multi-leg strategy... (More)

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Posted by optionsguy on 07/29/06 at 08:00 PM

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Understanding Vega II

A little trivia first about Vega, before we dive into its use. Vega is not actually a Greek letter -- ... (More)

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Posted by optionsguy on 07/24/06 at 08:00 PM

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Understanding Vega I

Vega is the Rodney Dangerfield of the Greeks -- it just doesn't get the respect it deserves. It is the... (More)

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Posted by optionsguy on 07/19/06 at 08:00 PM

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Understanding Theta IV

In the last post of our Theta series, I'd like to show you how to evaluate theta across your entire po... (More)

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Posted by optionsguy on 07/09/06 at 08:00 PM

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Understanding Theta III

Today I'd like to talk about theta, or time decay, as it relates to volatility and another closely rel... (More)

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Posted by optionsguy on 07/04/06 at 08:00 PM

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Understanding Theta II

In my previous post on theta, we explained how time premium is calculated and graphed the rate at wh... (More)

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Posted by optionsguy on 06/25/06 at 08:00 PM

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Understanding Theta I

Source: Options Guy's BlogTheta is enemy number one for the option buyer. It is defined as the amount ... (More)

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Posted by optionsguy on 06/20/06 at 08:00 PM

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Understanding Gamma

Source: Options Guy's BlogIn the last post I noted that delta is dynamic: it moves not only as the und... (More)

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Posted by optionsguy on 06/14/06 at 08:00 PM

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