by Joanna White | Sep 21, 2018 | Options trading
Gamma, one of the options “Greeks”, is often referred to as the Delta of the Delta. Gamma is the rate of change in the delta of an option per a one-point move in the underlying instrument. It is important for traders to understand the effect Gamma can have...
by Joanna White | Sep 2, 2018 | Options trading
Because trends are composed of a series of price swings, momentum can play a key role in determining the strength of the trend. It is important to know when a trend may be slowing down, as it may be indicative of a reversal. How can a trader assess the strength of a...
by Joanna White | Aug 17, 2018 | Options trading
Intrinsic and extrinsic option values are two components of an option chain which can be very important to an options trader. Knowing the intrinsic and extrinsic option values can help you as an options trader choose a good option candidate with its’ corresponding...
by Joanna White | Aug 6, 2018 | Options trading
In February, 2011, CBOE introduced the S & P 500 SKEW Index, as another means for investors to gauge market volatility and the potential risk of a “black swan” type of event. The SKEW Index is an option-based indicator that measures the perceived tail risk...
by Joanna White | Jul 15, 2018 | Options trading
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are funds that track indexes such as the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Russell 2000, etc. When an investor buys shares of an ETF, they are actually buying shares of a portfolio that tracks the yield and return of the...
