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Most large funds use them as strictly hedging tools.

yep, that's it. thanks

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Well, for the life of me I couldn't find out why. Perhaps the vol was to high to begin with, but I've been trading these since inception and I've never seen a vol dump like that. That or someone had their values wrong. Guess we'll find out soon enough. If anyone has anything to...

Anyone have any idea why these products vol just dropped 20%?

Hi folks, remedial question here but I can't seem to find the information. Did a search here before I posted. Anyone know of a site that screens or filters stocks based on their beta?

Hi all, I recently was hired onto an options desk in an assistants role. I know the very basics of options (have my series 7) but if anyone has a book suggestion for trading options I'd love to hear em. Thanks!

to continue the thread I found this link regarding the issue. http://www.onwallstreet.com/article.cfm?articleId=2972 Q My former firm is suing me on a promissory note I signed relating to advance compensation. I offered a nominal amount to settle the matter, which they rejected. I...

Been getting a few recruiting calls with regard to a Lending Trader position. Did a few searches and can't seem to nail down even an esitmate for what the base salary is for the position. Anyone have any info they could offer? Thanks

Sorry, remedial question here - did a search and coulnd't find the info. Anyone know of a way to get basic EFP market prices? Such as SPX, NDX, DJIA etc? Help is apprecaited. Tks