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Introduction to geek university
Below are the first 2 chapters in the Geek University Course, including:
Introduction to Option Strategy
Volatility
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Geek University Introduction
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In this lesson we introduce the basic concepts of options:
Introduction - 0:00
Understanding an options chain - 0:51
The basics of calls & puts - 1:25
SPY options trade example - 2:22
Understanding strike prices & expiration dates - 6:02
Understanding moneyness (intrinsic & extrinsic value) - 7:44
Important factors in option pricing and movement (implied volatility, delta, gamma, theta, volume & open interest) - 8:49
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In this lesson we dive into the mechanics of trading options:
Introduction - 0:00
Components of Call Options - 1:20
Option Pricing Factors (Intrinsic Value, Implied Vol, Theta) - 4:48
Call Payoff Diagrams - 8:32
Call Option Trading Strategies - 13:12
Risks & Considerations - 18:41
Components of Put Options - 19:52
Put Payoff Diagrams - 24:07
Put Option Trading Strategies - 26:26
Risks & Considerations - 28:18
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In this lesson we discuss how credit and debit spread option strategies work and go through several trading examples.
Introduction - 0:00
Basics of Option Spreads - 1:25
Credit Spreads vs. Debit Spreads - 2:02
Credit Spread Strategy Components & Examples - 4:28
Credit Spread Advantages & Risks - 7:09
Debit Spread Strategy Components & Example - 8:22
Debit Spread Advantages & Risks - 9:17
Summary - 10:00
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In this lesson we discuss how Butterfly option strategies work and go through several trading examples.
Introduction - 0:00
Butterfly Spread Example & Use Cases - 0:50
Components of a Butterfly Spread Strategy - 3:30
TSLA Butterfly Example - 4:24
Risk vs. Reward - 5:47
Impact of Implied Volatility on Butterflies - 7:07
Introduction to using Butterflies with GEX - 8:19
Real World Considerations - 9:08
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In this lesson we review the nuts & bolts of Iron Condor Option Strategies
Introduction - 0:00
Constructing an Iron Condor - 0:41
Iron Condor Components - 1:34
Bull Put Spread
Bear Call Spread
Iron Condor SPY Example - 2:40
Iron Condor NVDA Example - 4:26
Risk vs. Reward & Trade Adjustments - 5:58
Market Conditions Favorable to Iron Condors - 7:47
Summary - 8:45
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In this lesson we discuss how to structure an options portfolio as well as how to benchmark your portfolio and calculate hedges.
Introduction - 0:00
Example Portfolio Overview - 0:35
Option Strategies & Diversification - 1:19
Benchmarking Your Portfolio - 4:24
Hedged vs. Unhedged Portfolios - 5:09
Market Risk & Company Specific Risk - 12:28
How to Manually Benchmark Your Portfolio - 14:30
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In this video we introduce the concept of implied volatility and how it relates to trading options.
Introduction - 0:00
Implied Volatility Definition & Calculation - 0:54
Market Implied Probabilities - 2:01
Significance of IV in options trading - 3:07
Market expectations & the fear gauge - 4:39
IV & Volatility Skew - 5:45
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In this lesson we’ll learn how volatility tends to persist in ranges or “regimes” for periods of time and what that means for traders & investors.
Introduction - 0:00
What is the VIX? - 0:54
What are volatility regimes - 1:23
Low volatility regimes - 3:56
Moderate volatility regimes - 4:27
High volatility regimes - 5:28
Volatility regime change - 6:59
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In this lesson we’ll discuss the relationship between the VIX and the VVIX and how correlation and divergences between the two can signal potential market changes.
Introduction - 0:00
VIX-VVIX Correlation - 2:00
VIX-VVIX Divergences - 5:01
Summary - 8:02
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In this lesson we dive into the topic of Implied Volatility Percentiles & Skew and analyze how to use these data points in trading.
Introduction - 0:00
Implied Volatility Percentiles - 0:42
Trading strategies and IV percentiles - 3:02
Skew - 4:13
Practical implications of IV & skew - 8:16
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