No Math, No Problem: Learning Options Greeks through Metaphors

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No Math, No Problem: Learning Options Greeks through Metaphors

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Mar 12, 2024

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Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at the OCC, Joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to explain the option Greeks without math. It’s an easy and clear way of thinking about the Greeks for even the most math averse person.

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Mar 12, 2024

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No Math, No Problem: Learning Options Greeks through Metaphors

No Math, No Problem: Learning Options Greeks through Metaphors

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Titles in the series (100)

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