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  1. M

    how do you construct a carry-adjusted time series for backtest FX?

    Calculate the carry and adjust for it...
  2. M

    Pairs trading with options

    m-in-j, I can wax poetic on these subjects, where bond/STIR futures are concerned, as I trade these things. Let me know if you wanna read the poem :). However, I prefer not to comment on index or energy futs, as I have no experience with those mkts.
  3. M

    Pairs trading with options

    Sure, that's fine, clarity is a wonderful thing... [B] No, they most emphatically ain't the same, but I don't think I am capable of further discussion of this. And I also have no idea what you mean by "pricing model makes allusion". Anyways, let's not hijack m-in-j's thread any more...
  4. M

    Interest Rate Swaps / Swaptions Retail

    No... Why would you want it open anyway? Try the daily Fed H.15 release...
  5. M

    Pairs trading with options

    I define a multiple leg option trade as "premium-neutral", if and only if the net premium (expressed as the actual $ settlement amt) paid or received is zero. I thought the term is unambiguous, but I guess I was wrong.
  6. M

    Noob Stratergy Question

    AAAARGH, tj, please stop... My head hurts. It's what MTE sez.
  7. M

    Pairs trading with options

    This is utter nonsense... What do you mean by "neutral in implied volatility"? What does "the amount of implied you buy" mean? Do you mean premium-neutral? m-in-j, I have two bits of advice to contribute. Firstly, you must ignore silliness like the above post. Secondly, you need to...
  8. M

    Ques about 5yr & 10yr Note movements

    Try "Understanding the Yield Curve" series by Antti Ilmanen and "Fixed Income Securities" by Tuckman. There's all sorts of things that can affect these things...
  9. M

    Low risks 'set & forget' options strategies

    Me too... How/where do I sign to get involved?
  10. M

    Is FX the most manipulated market ?

    Impersonating Paul the Octopus in another thread :)...
  11. M

    Is FX the most manipulated market ?

    The FX mkt is about as manipulated as most other liquid mkts... All comes down to your definition of manipulation, I suppose.
  12. M

    UK core CPI: another big shocker

    Everyone believes Merv...
  13. M

    Why Portugal Downgrade Didn't Slam Stocks

    'Cause it's Moody's which always lags the other two... That means it's been priced in for a while now. SNAP
  14. M

    Octopus Outshines Investment Banks as Spain Wins

    Hi, this is Paul. I heard you wanted to hire me? I charge a flat non-refundable fee of EUR 20k/hr. What do you want to know? :)
  15. M

    Someone just bought 1,500 Goldman Sachs Jan. 11, 2.50 puts.

    Omigod, the world is ending, 'cause someone spent $4.5k on some stupid puts to hedge some tail risk. Quick, someone tell the SEC/FDIC to get the bailout money ready. Sorry for the sarcasm, but, honestly, what is the big deal?
  16. M

    Breaking up eurozone would benefit economy

    It would depend on who stays with the Euro and who goes...
  17. M

    How this casino hedge its risk?

    Not in this case, I would expect. I don't think this is one of your Ladbrokes/WmHill type of places, where there are all sorts of different punts.
  18. M

    How this casino hedge its risk?

    Erm, no, this particular match CANNOT possibly end in a draw... As someone mentioned, they probably have been able to build a matched book. They could always tweak the odds they offer to attract punters that would hedge them.
  19. M

    Bund / Peripheral spreads

    Actually, it's simple. If you wanna bet on a periphery blowup, buy Schatz calls. If you wanna bet on the opposite, buy Schatz puts.
  20. M

    Bund / Peripheral spreads

    You can't, not directly, anyways. No BTP options on Eurex.
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