One of the obvious beneficiaries of the Trump victory is Elon Musk, and TSLA. The day after Trump’s election, TSLA stock rose +12%. Traders are now pricing in even higher levels for TSLA, which has created a positive call skew. Call skews occur when traders start to price in a higher chance of upside (i.e. […]
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SpotGamma for Swing Trading
You can use the information provided by SpotGamma’s TRACE tool to help you identify and execute swing trading strategies. For example, you can use the Gamma Exposure (GEX) view in TRACE to identify areas of potential price reversals. You can also use the Delta Pressure view to see where market maker hedging may be putting […]
The NVIDA Industrial Complex: 0DTE and Deteriorating Liquidity.
In two recent media appearances, Brent Kochuba, Founder of SpotGamma, broke down his theory about how impactful NVDA short dated options are to the US stock market. Hint: very. First, this was discussed with Victor Jones of TasyTrade, and then with Jack Forehand of ExcessReturns. In recent market activity, we’ve seen significant movement in NVIDIA […]
SpotGamma on TraderTV Live
Brent, Founder of SpotGamma, joined trader TV live to talk about NVDA’s options driving the stock market. He also touched on the large upcoming September FOMC, VIX Expiration & Options Expiration.
The Dangers of Premium Selling Zero DTE ETFs
Investing in Zero Days to Expiration (Zero DTE) options strategies through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has gained popularity in recent years, particularly for investors seeking to generate income through premium selling. These ETFs, such as the Defiance S&P 500 Enhanced Options Income ETF (JEPY), employ a strategy focused on selling put options with very short expiration […]
Case Study: A Step-by-Step Bearish Trade Breakdown of Nvidia (NVDA)
Author: Doug PlessProfessional Trader & SpotGamma Content Contributor Case Study: A Step-by-Step Nvidia Bear Trade Breakdown In this case study, full-time Professional Trader and SpotGamma Content Contributor Doug Pless demonstrates how he uses SpotGamma tools to plan and execute a trade in Nvidia stock. The process involves positional analysis, focusing on market makers’ positions and […]
The OPEX Effect: August 2024 | Analyzing Options Expiration: Strategies for TSM, NVIDIA, Vault, CrowdStrike, and VIX Ahead of the Election
In this episode of the OPEX Effect, we discuss various strategies for analyzing options expiration data using the SpotGamma spreadsheet. The speakers highlight potential trading opportunities in specific stocks, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), NVIDIA (SMCI), Vault, and CrowdStrike, based on significant gamma and Delta expirations. The speakers also touch upon the concept of […]
Volatility, Correlation & Dispersion: SpotGamma on “The Market Huddle”
In this episode of Huddle +, Patrick Ceresna chats with Brent Kochuba, the founder of Spot Gamma, to break down the forces driving recent market volatility. They delve into the nuances of gamma and the dispersion trade, offering actionable insights for investors. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just curious about the mechanics behind market […]
How We Nailed the Volatile Markets Last Week—And How You Can Too
How We Nailed the Volatile Markets Last Week—And How You Can Too Monday January 01 1999 Try SpotGamma HIRO Indicator for Free Real-time options data See when options drive stocks 0DTE filter for short-term trades Get Started Free Our Critical Market Guidance The past week has been a roller coaster for the stock market, with […]
Nomura on the August JPY Carry Trade/Volatility Shock
This podcast episode features a conversation with Charlie McElligott, a cross-asset macro strategist at Nomura. The discussion revolves around recent market volatility, particularly the significant selloff and shifts in volatility dynamics. McElligott explains how the flattening of the skew, a measure of demand for downside versus upside protection, and the bid on volatility of volatility […]
