Recent content by Giri

Hi Guys, When pricing an option that expires in 30 days in which period no dividends will be paid, should you include a number in the dividend yield field? However, the stock will pay a dividend but just not in the specified time period. I downloaded an excel spreadsheet that calculates...

Hey DMO, I just watched your video. It really explained IV well.. Thanks man!

Thanks for the help guys. Another thing I don't understand is why each option has its own IV. IV is really just worked out from the difference in actual option prices between a theoretical option model's price right? If for example an option has a market price of $7 whereas a theoretical...

Thanks Mark, I decided to jot down the Bid/Ask prices and so I'll try follow them from now on. I enjoy reading your blog :)

I have been monitoring the trade that I mentioned in my opening post and I noticed something that I hope someone may be able to explain to me. The share price for BKE rose $0.42 but the 30 call lost $-0.05 in value while the 35 call rose $0.10. I think this may have something to do with...

Thanks JJacks! I looked at the vegas for this particular trade and they basically cancel each other out. So when is volatility an issue in a trade? I've heard of people trading non-directionally and focusing simply on volatility but I don't know much about that. I think I'll start reading...

Hey MTE, Thanks for your help! ;)

Hi guys, I am new to Option trading and have been trying to learn as much as possible about trading for some time now. I have been looking at one trade in particular for awhile now. I was thinking of a Bear Call spread on BKE by selling the Sept 30 Call and buying the Sept 35 Call...