The Great Gamma Unwind

Dynamics of dramatically rising interest rates–Bonds continue declines sending rates flying–In percentage terms just how far has the 10 year rate gone YTD?–the critical juncture; movement in bonds can cause this… The Great Gamma Unwind–a little Dodd Frank with a side order of Volcker Rule–bona fide hedger!–market neutral- you trade with the dynamics of the market SPX Expected Move–last week EM–57.45  (4 day trading week)–next week– 74.11 expected move

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Slowly Swing Trading in a Resilient Market

Stocks did pull back or retrace lower this week, but is this all the market will give to the downside? In tonight’s video, we discuss the shallow swings – and small trades – taking place in strong stocks in a resilient market as we move carefully through February…

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Massively Unchanged Markets?

Bonds moving big recently with huge volume yet the stock market isn’t moving. What’s going on here? The bonds usually lead the way so one only of these two things can happen now…

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Is the Market Ready for a Sell Off?

Join Brandon in tonight’s video as he explains why the market may be ready for a sell off. Brandon explains that as we angle down off the highs of today’s session, we may be at a point where the market may start to sell off. Is pressure on the market going to yield more to the upside or maybe more to the downside? Tune in and find out…

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When the Bonds Break

Markets Stagnate, volatility subsidesa) good week to be positive thetab) volatility contracts to near lowest point since onset of covidc) vol of vol on the rise – VVIX Inverted Skew Becomes the Norm in Equities— AMZN, TSLA— debit call spreads helped by skew – NVDA— put spreads trade LOW relative to call spreads in index products Bond Selling Continues… is this the breaking point?–rise in rates to dramatic?–Financials hold the key SPX Expected Move–last week– 63.34 (expected move)–next week– 57.45 (4 day trading week)

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Short-Term Big Plans for Bonds and Stocks Right Now

It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day movement in the market, but let’s take a big-picture perspective in tonight’s video. What’s the main play and plan for stocks? And what’s the similar big plan for bonds as we finish this week and move into next week? Find out and be ready in tonight’s video…

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A Glimpse of Selling Hits Markets

30 minutes and 40 SPU handles later…NQ takes a near 250 point reversal -RUT rocked -Bonds reverse trend but XLF holds up.. for now! VOL flies, SPX Weekly EM, Use options spreads, everywhere!

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Planning for the Overdue Pullback from the Highs

In tonight’s Theo Video Update, Corey first details the divergent path for big earning names Cisco (CSCO) and Twitter (TWTR). Then from there, he explains why just about every current set-up is a short from the highs and protective put spreads as opportunities as the market creeps to another new high…

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The Russell Goes Ballistic!

What’s going on with The Russell? Tune in to tonight’s video as Don explains how The Russell has smashed through everything we intended it to do and then some…

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Buy the Squeeze, Sell the Skew

Explosive move up decimates volatility SPX Expected Move shattered in two consecutive weeks. Short term inefficiency in play Rates Rip Higher—Financials fly—10yr and 30yr diverge, curve is STEEP! Strategy Talk-—buy short term gamma—sell long term premium and skew SPX Expected Move–last week– 132.54  (expected move)–actual move –169.59–next week– 63.34

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Don Kaufman Don Kaufman

TheoTrade co-founder, former CBOE market maker and thinkorswim Chief Derivatives Instructor.

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