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using VIX calls to hedge long stock
Thinking about how to use long VIX calls to hedge a diversified long stock portfolio. Any thoughts about smart ways to do that, like optimal strikes, deltas and durations? I don't have predictions about exactly when there will be a major market event that causes a spike in VIX but …
Bitcoin, Macroeconomics and Options
Hey everyone, I’ve been a long-term Bitcoin investor and have largely met my return goals by holding. However, after diving deeper into macroeconomics, I believe Bitcoin’s price is heavily influenced by broader economic trends. In the next 6–12 months, I expect economic conditions to deteriorate, with the Fed’s response—especially to …
Buy ATM or ITM call Leaps and sell short term OTM
put. Do people do this kinda of combo ? Kinda different from PMCC where the shorter term is sell Call.
Red CSP and Green CC?
Hi On a Red day for a stock, it is better to play CSP and Green day to play CC both situations for better premium. I suppose this boils down to individual risk appetite and trading objectives. Like to seek any diff opinions. Thanks
Strategy for damage control
Hi all, what would you do in the situation? I have 3 positions: 1. PLTR 100/80 Bull spread - expire 21-Mar-2025 2. TEM 60/50 Bull spread - expire 21-Mar-2025 2. TEM 65/50 Bull spread - expire 28-Mar-2025 they are deep in the red, I don't have enough cash to realize …
Motivation for writing LEAPS?
Take for example the ORCL Jan '26 $140C ∆80 LEAPS. OK it's a nice premium of $4,280 but over 10 months surely ORCL will rise over the break even of $182. If it rises to $190 by July which is highly likely, the writer is stuck bag holding and missing …
$100 per day - Step by Step (Cօinbase, etc.)
Hi, friends! Today I want to share a strategy from my buddy that made him $5,000 in less than a month and is now bringing me $100 per day since last week. At first, it seemed too good to be true - until my friend showed me proof and explained …
Bearish Divergence on $SPY - Key things to look for
Lot of volatility early in the day today, much better than the action we had early last week. The early drop was too sharp for me to try and catch after open, when this happens I always wait until after 10-10:30 to look for a position. Saw it start to …
Back testing options strategy
How do you all back test your options strategies? Are you all manually going back to find the historical contract price or is there a way to automate that process?
Coinbase - $5000
Hi, friends! Today I want to share a strategy from my buddy that made him $5,000 in less than a month and is now bringing me $100 per day since last week. At first, it seemed too good to be true - until my friend showed me proof and explained …