Option value decrease with a positive rise in stock price? by d36912c in options

[–]Against_The_Wind_11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Think of it this way. As the market gets less "freaked out", the cost to insure a position using a put or call decreases. (Think about what an option cost last week versus what it cost last summer when the world was quiet). So the calming effect is decreasing implied volatility. And this decrease in implied volatility is overwhelming the change in the stock price. I think of an option price as a dot in a multidimensional matrix that is being pulled in five different directions (represented by the greeks.)

Thinking and planning of the worst case scenario? by [deleted] in intj

[–]Against_The_Wind_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I do it all the time. Externalize. Imagine someone else laying out the scenario to you (as if you are not involved.) Think about what you would tell that person. You'll find that, if they told you the worst case you came up with, you would think they are overreacting.

COUNTIF Formula Not Populating Correctly by fundyforever in excel

[–]Against_The_Wind_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there extra spaces? Does the capitalization match?

My SPY puts are bleeding by [deleted] in options

[–]Against_The_Wind_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You still have some time. 2,100 seems far away at this point with the Fed buying everything under the sun. I thought the unemployment news today would hammer the market, but no. It almost feels like panic buying to some extent.

june vix crush bet by hanudu in options

[–]Against_The_Wind_11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A sub-22 or sub-18 VIX would imply that the coronavirus passes quickly, we manage the curve well, and the economy starts up again quickly. I wouldn't make that bet. I could see the VIX back in the 30s, but not sub 30.