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Selling puts, use proceeds to pay off debt/big purchase
Thoughts? I have an L4 account so my margin requirements are lower. I understand the risks, but if I'm good at buying shares at the strike, in case I am wrong.
On tail hedging...
Hello everyone, Given my financial circumstances and situation, I’ve always been an investor in very low-volatility assets (gold, Treasury bills, foreign currencies, etc.). I recently spoke with someone who was implementing the strategies popularized by Taleb and Spitznagel for hedging against tail risk. It’s been a while since I’ve read …
Bull markets back. Anyone got some consistent long call strategies?
I always sell spreads, never long. Vix is collapsing so that’s going to be hard the next few weeks. Anyone for some tips?
ITM assignment problem
On IBKR, I was short the STX Jul '31 call spread 840 - 915 in the beginning of the week, and then momo rallied it on 880+ on thursday open. I hedged partially +25 shares and held it. On Friday (expiration day) it bumped higher to 900-910 and I wanted …
delta hedging and your returns - community research pt8
i was doing some homework for something else and wanted to drop a few things here that may be useful to newer traders. a lot of times, someone may sell a straddle or strangle (or iron condor / fly) thinking they're trading vol risk premia or vol in general. in …
reverse iron butterfly on spx 0dte
many trigger words in the title but let's go with it. came across this strategy from a guy in the quantum options fb group. the idea is to find a price you DONT think spx will close and buy two debit spread 5 points wide (put + call) paying a …
Monday Morning Plan! Bullish!
# Monday Predictions and Why! Aug 3, 2026 I'd love to hear people's personal predictions for just tomorrow, Monday Aug 3, 2026. Please comment below with your prediction and a reason why. Also mention whether or not you plan on opening or closing any positions tomorrow, Monday. I believe tomorrow …