Recent content by Kid_Charlemagne

I see there are no options (at least tradeable at IB) to trade the VXN. Is there any easy way to bet on Nasdaq vol without strangles/straddles on NQ? Thanks!

Yea I’m well aware of but the rumor sell the fact thank you very much. I’m just not aware of some of the details of vix option pricing. When I look at the curve, I think vol comes down too fast after the election. Of course Election Day vol is priced in, but I don’t think the extension of...

Hi all, I’m new to Vix options but wanted to make some small test election trades and wanted some advice. I know they are priced off the futures (I know not technically) and that they are European style and price off options 30 days into the future so choosing the correct expiration date is...

I’m well aware of that and sure as he’ll know I won’t beat the algos. Nevertheless, do you know where I can get release times (or do people not know and they come out any time before or after the close)?

They are same thing, just said in reverse. Thanks for your answer though.

Hi all. I’m new to trading individual names and a bit confused about earnings releases. Even on the earnings trading dedicated sites, the earnings release times are designated as “before market opens” or “after market closes.” Do companies not give specific release times? If not, what is a...

Sort of an options newb. So I understand there’s a volatility hump around the election, but why would anyone pay .20 more for the same strike option with a shorter expiry? You’ve got all the benefits of the Nov option but 3 additional weeks. What am i missing here? Thanks!

I get that i have to pay a premium To fair value, i just don’t want to lift their offer. Isn’t there a midprice or a way to bid based on IV? Also, do you know how to calculate a fair value in The IB platform. It’s seems you can do all these complex things but not the simplest. Thanks for your...

I’m trying to figure out how to price and trade options in somewhat illiquid commodities markets (at least the options). The spreads (If a price exists) on screen are ludicrous. A couple questions if you will: 1. I’ve been screwing around with the options platform, but i didn’t see a basic...

THANK YOU. Finally a helpful post. Much appreciated.