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    Correlation of stocks options IV to index options IV

    Have a look at this pdf: http://www.nuclearphynance.com/User%20Files/2/Dispersion%20-%20A%20guide%20for%20the%20clueless%201.1.pdf
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    Correlation of stocks options IV to index options IV

    Do a search on google on 'dispersion trading'
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    Best site for dividend info?

    http://www.ex-dividend.com/
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    Intraday Options Volume site?

    http://www.livevol.com/QuotesVolatilities.aspx
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    How different is trading index etf (SPY) against SP ES-Mini ?

    If you look at the bid-ask spread, you pay about 2.50 more in the e-mini compared to the spy.
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    if you are long the stock market what is your average return / yr

    Simply put, yes. I did a calculation for the S&P 500 from Jan 1950 until now and came to 8.02% annualized, although this is ex dividend
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    What's an Analyst worth? NOTHING

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    SEASON 2, thursday TV WALLSTREET WARRIORS

    They are looking for people for season 3 at the moment: Now Casting for Season 3 of Wall Street Warriors We are looking for 4-5 main characters (or office groups), both men & women, to cast for the third season of the HD documentary series, “Wall Street Warriors”. The show...
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    Excell

    Select the symbols and do the following: Go to Edit => Replace (Ctrl+H) Find what: .TO Replace with: -TC
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    Good Job site for investment jobs

    Hi could you also sent me an invite, thanks
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    skew risk

    Thanks Nazzdack, with 'approximately dollar-weighted between the two strikes' you mean a vega neutral position?
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    skew risk

    What if you could predict the skew would decline or rise? What would be the best setup to exploit? buying a couple of strikes? or 1 strike which is deviating the most? thanks raver
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    REDi for Futures

    Trading futures with redi is the same as trading, stocks. No difference in speed etc.
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    Trading VIX/ Volatility

    Hi gazmax, I mean straddles/strangles on equity indices. I have done some more research and the pricing of the vix is almost the same as the varswap so varswaps are a better option in the end. No path dependency with varswaps. A vega position via VIX options position is another hassle, you...
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    REDIPlus for Europe, Asia & FX

    For equity you can place GTC etc. orders but futures only day orders
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    REDIPlus for Europe, Asia & FX

    I trade from Europe and trading is good with rediplus on the euro futures markets, never had any complaints about it, same goes for FX.
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    Trading VIX/ Volatility

    I meant lesser adjustments
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    Trading VIX/ Volatility

    Thanks for the answers, I forgot to mention I have access to the OTC market. Basically I want to set up a vega position and hold it for about 20 days. I am orienting which is the best way to set it up. Varswaps or straddles or strangles. I am leaning towards strangles because the frequency...
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    Trading VIX/ Volatility

    Hi everyone, I am looking into trading volatility and I have a question for people experienced with volatility trading. I developed a strategy based based on the vix index. Since the vix futures are not very liquid I want to use varswaps instead. Would the results be the same? Or are...
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