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What are some good books to get started with option theory? [duplicate]
Recently graduated in econometrics but starting to realize my knowledge is limited. Any and all tips are welcome!
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Is it possible to use options to increase the yield of a dividend paying stock?
I was wondering if it is possible to use call options (selling call options) to increase the yield of a dividend-paying stock (that I already own) by 1-2 percent per year?
What are the cons of this ...
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To Collar or not to Collar
I have a conundrum.
I have a stock that has had considerable price appreciation over the past year. Well over 100%. I no longer see any factor (or fundamentals) supporting it's current price (in the ...
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How to calculate ROI on a net credit option transaction?
If I have an option that has a net credit and results in a positive expected value (based on my own estimates of volatility), how do I calculate an ROI in order to compare with a net debit credit ...
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Analysis of exercising a call option early
Most options traders sell their call options early instead of exercising them, as you would make a bigger profit this way due to being able to salvage some remaining extrinsic value.
For example:
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analytic formula for the value of an American put option
It seems to be a foolish question but I can't take my mind off from , Is it true that there is no analytic formula for the value of an American put option on a non-dividend-paying stock (or a divident ...
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Are "American" option strategies traded OTC?
Is there such a thing as an American butterfly spread?
For a European butterfly spread simply buying 1 put with strike price X+a, 1 put with strike price X-a and shorting 2 calls with strike price X, ...
