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The first step [for the pros only]
I think you may have missed a few words there but did you mean those are strikes which, ceteris paribus, DGammaDVol and DVegaDVol are good to you out of the rest of the strikes? So basically strikes which dont have Vomma and Zomma priced into them as much compared to the rest of the strikes... -
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The first step [for the pros only]
Agreed! Any resources other than the regular big books like Natenberg, Taleb, etc? Or do I actually need to work at a trading floor to learn these? Thanks! -
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The first step [for the pros only]
Yeah, I'm trying to get a feel for the markets (and make a buck while I'm at it) going into some of these interviews. I'll prolly have to start off as some kind of analyst calculating PnL for the big boys and stuff of that sort. But I think it would help if I knew how to really understand the... -
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The first step [for the pros only]
Is this how you typically trade Robert? Have you worked at one of the large firms too and is this how option traders sort of specialize loosely speaking? -
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The first step [for the pros only]
I guess the first thing I need to learn is the definition of a pro. How about this, everyone with successful option money making strategies please respond! Haha! A few questions to you Monsieur Cren1: So you're basically looking to capture rise in volatility going forward by... -
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The first step [for the pros only]
I've spent over 16 hours today on this forum. I'm new and I read everything from a guy's credit spread strategy backfire on him late 2007 to someone make a mockery of himself asking admins to remove his posts... Along the way I also read some great posts by a lot of knowledgeable members... -
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What are the largest fortunes ever made by INDEPENDENT traders?
Impressive I graduated with Fin Math in 08. Couldnt find a job cuz the industry was in a slump. Have some PhD courses out of the way too.. Any advice for this job market? Atticus/ anyone? ..just waiting for a small break. [To moderator/ OP: apologies for replies that are unrelated... -
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Earnings: IC vs Short Strangle
The only reason I use an Iron condor (apart from protection) is because of the lower margins because now you're essentially selling two verticals. -
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What are the largest fortunes ever made by INDEPENDENT traders?
Your brother has 50 MM in his trading account at IB? Wow... Do you trade with something that large too? How did you/ he get started? Did you work at a firm after university? O are you self made? Please share... -
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What are the largest fortunes ever made by INDEPENDENT traders?
Mind numbing indeed that's a lotta monneh!