The Texas Hedge. Advantages of a dictatorship. And umbrage. So much umbrage
Option Block 448: Slings and Arrows of Umbrage
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Options Playbook Radio 69: Christmas Tree Butterfly
When it’s hot outside, you need to think of something cool. Why not a Christmas Tree Butterfly?
Option Block 447: VIX Apocalypse Redux
VIX. Earnings. Greece. Fitbit.
Volatility Views 165: Talking Volatility Research with Russell
In which we are joined by Scott Maidel, Derivatives Research, FTSE Russell Investments.
Option Block 446: Getting Into Trouble with Unusual Activity
What crosses the line for too unusual in unusual activity?
Options Playbook Radio 68: Review of the Iron Condor
How did Brian Overby do in the last two weeks of iron condor paper trades? Let’s take a look
Talking the Plight of the Market Maker with BATS
The plight of the market maker, the OCC capital plan, new exchanges, and more.
Talking Attracting Liquidity Providers with BOX
What does it take to attract liquidity providers? New products. And more with Ed Boyle of BOX Options
Talking After-Hours Options Trading with MIAX
Is there a need for after-hours options trading?
Talking Dividend Trades with OCC
Dividend trades, volatility, capital plans, and more.
Talking Structured Products with OIC
Learn about the OIC’s structured products survey
Option Block 445: Pricing Straddles at the Nasty Point
When straddles get nasty. That could be a reality show, don’t you think?