The following is a guest post courtesy of Michael Kramer of Mott Capital Management. On November 12, I warned that dreams of a seasonal run higher were in doubt and that an end-of-year melt-up could quickly turn into a meltdown. It seems that instead of stocks cruising into the end of the year, they have […]
Market Analysis
19-Hour VIX Options Trade Surges as Stock Market Resumes Swoon
2021-11-30 17:28:36.362 GMT Bloomberg interviewed SpotGamma Founder Brent Kochuba about a large VIX trade on 11/29. By Lu Wang(Bloomberg) — A sizable bet that equity market volatilitywould worsen appears to have turned a tidy profit in less than aday.About $13 million was spent last night on 65,000 Decembercall contracts tied to the Cboe Volatility Index, […]
Trade Analysis: ES Futures (24 November 2021)
The following is a guest post from Doug Pless. As I have discussed in previous articles, I begin my morning preparation by reading the SpotGamma AM Founder’s Note when I plan to trade futures. For ES futures, I note gamma levels, the SpotGamma Imp. 1 Day Move, the SpotGamma Gamma Index, and Gamma Notional for […]
If These Bond ETF Levels Break, You Better Buckle Up
The following is a guest post courtesy of Michael Kramer of Mott Capital Management. There is instability in the bond market right now. In the face of a potential break, there may be a wave of volatility as market participants begin to price in changes to Fed monetary policy. Cracks are already showing as bond […]
SpotGamma on Bloomberg TV
Brent, Founder of SpotGamma, was on Bloomberg TV to discuss Fridays market selloff. Our view was that options positioning exacerbated headline risk that could result in a Santa Claus Rally. You can view that discussion here.
Trade Analysis: ES Futures (18 November 2021)
The following is a guest post from Doug Pless. As I have discussed in previous articles, I begin my morning preparation by reading the SpotGamma AM Founder’s Note when I plan to trade futures. For ES futures, I note gamma levels, the SpotGamma Imp. 1 Day Move, the SpotGamma Gamma Index, and Gamma Notional for […]
How ARMR Uses SpotGamma
There are many ways in which traders can use SpotGamma data to supplement their trading strategies. Here our friend Bret from The ARMR Report details his use of SG data for trade triggers.
Trade Analysis: ES Futures (11 November 2021)
The following is a guest post from Doug Pless. As I have discussed in previous articles, I begin my morning preparation by reading the SpotGamma AM Founder’s Note when I plan to trade futures. For ES futures, I note gamma levels, the SpotGamma Imp. 1 Day Move, the SpotGamma Gamma Index, and Gamma Notional for […]
SpotGamma Report for: 11/12/2021 PM
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From Melt-Up To Melt-Down, Why The Stock Market May Be Due For A Year-End Correction
The following is a guest post courtesy of Michael Kramer of Mott Capital Management. Investors have watched the S&P 500 rise by as much as 10% since the October 4 lows, while the NASDAQ 100 has increased by 14.5%. It has left many investors dreaming about an end-of-year melt-up for equities due to seasonal factors and the fear […]