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164: The 2 Major Problems With Buying Options During Low IV Markets

164: The 2 Major Problems With Buying Options During Low IV Markets

FromThe Option Alpha Podcast


164: The 2 Major Problems With Buying Options During Low IV Markets

FromThe Option Alpha Podcast

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Sep 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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Show notes: http://optionalpha.com/show164 Since we are option sellers and our edge comes from selling overpriced options out into maturity it's natural to assume that if we want to sell options when IV is high that buying options during low IV markets is a way to make money in the other direction. We get it and understand the rationale argument. When IV is low, and option premiums are cheap, you can and should buy options because they are cheap right? Not so fast bargain-buyer.   This type of thought process and strategy, low IV option buying, has two major problems. And we don't use the word "major" lightly here. Each problem with option buying systems is so important that the probability of getting both problems right or solved is for all intensive purposes, impossible on a long timeline. Curious to know what these major issues are? Let's dive into today's show and find out.
Released:
Sep 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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