ZEGA’s July 2023 Performance Numbers Release
ZEGA’s July 2023 Performance Numbers Release
HiPOS Weekly Update: Good Example Positions in Slow Moving Down Markets
Where the Current HiPOS Conservative Trade Stands - We always say that HiPOS does ok even if markets move against us. So long as markets don’t move too much too early in the lifecycle of a trade.
US Debt Down Grade Effects | Interest Rates Effect on Option Prices | US Treasury Yield Curve Dis-inverting? | US Debt Massive Expansion
Derek and Jay are back discussing how higher interest rates have impacted the price of call and put options. They use some examples of what happens to options prices due to rates and dividends.
Cheapest Protective Hedges Ever on the S&P 500 Index?
Derek is here to speak in depth about the high points of the Bank of America and Bloomberg pieces on protection being on sale.
HiPOS New Trade Update: The Waiting Is Over
New HiPOS Conservative Trade Initiated - Right after I wrote an article explaining why being in cash between trades is normal https://zegafinancial.com/blog/hipos-update-why-being-in-cash-between-trades-is-normal-and-how-to-set-expectations-for-a-short-volatility-strategy , ZEGA’s traders were able to identify a new short put spread position that qualified under our strict rules for entry.
Why Crash Predictions Don’t Help | What Does the Market Fear? | Confusing Market Data | 11th Best Start to the Year
Jay checks in with Derek to discuss people that always predict horrible market crashes are coming and why it’s so unhelpful for investors. Then they talk through what the market fears (besides the normal stuff) at this point including profit margins and looming strikes.