Dec 20, 2016
The Buzz: A rundown of CBOE RMC Asia conference with Russell Rhoads.
- What is it?
- Who attends it?
- What compelling options research came out of the conference?
- What is the asian perspective on volatility?
#QuestionOfTheWeek: Financial advisors represent the last options frontier. What level of options knowledge do you...
Dec 6, 2016
Options 101: Looking back at post-election volatility. How has it impacted the options market and your current trade style or outlook?
Takeaways:
- Patient volatility traders won the day.
- Many options traders were on the sidelines in most names after-hours.
- Always watch out for skew.
The Buzz: What do busy advisors need...
Oct 26, 2016
The Buzz: What are the hot breaking topics in the world of options?
- Presidential Elections and Option Implied Volatility by Chris Hausman, Swan Global Investments.
- Is the market pricing in a Clinton victory?
- Have we already seen the peak of election volatility?
- How should a typical advisor/asset manager that writes...
Sep 26, 2016
Options 101: Collars Revisited. Inspired by a listener question, we review the collar strategy
Question from Talos - I enjoyed your panel presentation on The Holy Grail of the financial markets with Randy Swan and Mike Cavanaugh. I realize this panel was from a few years ago. Have there been any updates with regards to...
Sep 2, 2016
Options 101: Futues Options Strategies
- Covered calls and protective puts
- Stock/Futures replacement strategy
- Vertical call spread
- Spreads with wings
Other topics:
- Metals futures
- Energy
- Ags
- Volatility futures and options
The Buzz: With experts questioning the 60/40 rule, advisors should consider incorporating...