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How Market Makers Hedge In Negative Gamma

Today let’s touch again on what being in negative gamma means. Let’s start from a thread we wrote about how market makers hedge themselves when they are in negative gamma.

The Bull Run Of Oil And The Options Positioning

Oil has been on an incredible run in the last month. A series of things have led that rally, but most and foremost is the energy translation. Whether one agrees on it or not, the energy translation has created a supply shortage.

Market Update And Key Levels After The Fed Meeting Last Week

Last week we concluded the central bank's policy decisions. The Federal Reserve has come out more hawkish than the market would have expected. The “higher for longer” seems to be crystallizing, reverting that bullish sentiment that had been building on the back of the soft landing narrative.

How Did The Market Position After The Fed Symposium Of Jackson Hole

On Friday, Powell addressed the audience once more, this time delivering his remarks from Jackson Hole in Kansas City. During this event, Powell reaffirmed a couple of crucial points. Firstly, he restated his commitment to restoring inflation to the targeted 2%.

Support And Resistance Levels Using Options Data And "Sticky Strikes"

Another roller coaster week has just closed, and looking at data, the next one, at least the first part of the week looks to be similar. Friday we saw the Option Expiration Week (OPEX). Following this event can help up understand how the following week could look like.

Market Positioning On Walmart Before Earnings

One of the most iconic books on business out there is Sam Walton Made in America. As you finish the book, you get the following takeaways. Sam Walton was extremely consistent, committed to his customers and had alway an eye on price. He was obsessed with getting the best deal for his customer.

How To Trade The S&P 500 Index And The Market By Using Options Data

The end of last week was probably one of the most volatile endings to the week that we have seen in a while. The S&P 500 Index peaked at 4538 to end at 4478.That for the biggest equity market in the world is a substantial intraday move.