HiPOS Weekly Update: The Move We Wanted
HiPOS Conservative: Where Things Stand - As we continue towards the June 23rd expiration day, the S&P 500 Index (the underlying index) has continued marching higher.
HiPOS Conservative: Where Things Stand - As we continue towards the June 23rd expiration day, the S&P 500 Index (the underlying index) has continued marching higher.
New HiPOS Trade: How Debt Ceiling Volatility Creates Short Volatility - More debates and indecision around the debt ceiling? ZEGA’s trading team decisively took advantage of the jump in implied volatility by entering a new short put spread position.
Derek and Jay discuss whether the option markets via Volatility Indexes are underrating potential market turmoil. Plus, they debate whether fears of the US defaulting on Treasury Bonds is Overrated?
Where the Current HiPOS Conservative Trade Stands - With only 10 trading days to go until May 19th expiration, this week was a measure in extremes. One day the market sells off on fill in the blank worry.
HiPOS Conservative Trade Update - HiPOS is a systematic approach to selling volatility to generate monthly income. It is not trying to pick the direction of markets. Nor is it trying to predict fundamental things like earnings.
New HiPOS Trade: Late Day Dive Creates Opportunity - Today after a brief respite, a new HiPOS short put spread position was initiated late in Thursday’s trading session.