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138: The "Expected Probability Paradox" For Options Traders

138: The "Expected Probability Paradox" For Options Traders

FromThe Option Alpha Podcast


138: The "Expected Probability Paradox" For Options Traders

FromThe Option Alpha Podcast

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Aug 6, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Show notes: http://optionalpha.com/show138 I'm going to go out on a limb and publicly declare that this podcast will be one of our top 3 to 5 shows we ever recorded. Aggressive and overly confident, maybe - but I have absolutely no doubt this podcast episode will be a game-changer for hundreds of thousands of options traders. The expected probability paradox for options traders, as I have coined this problem, is one of the most understood aspects of option selling and premium strategies. The root of this problem starts with the misunderstanding of initial strike price probabilities, perfect pricing of option spreads, and the impact of implied volatility on when rates and drawdowns. On today's show, we are going to dive deep into the three main areas of the expected probability paradox to help you understand why option selling, even in its purest form, even if you cannot find perfect pricing, still outperforms the market. We'll also talk about why laddering in some additional active management strategies such as profit-taking and making adjustments or rolling trades helps stabilize portfolios and increase returns. Put simply, skip this show at your own risk.
Released:
Aug 6, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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