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Gamma Scalping

Gamma Scalping

Aired On

Apr / 23 / 2024
2:00 pm - EDT
Mathew Cashman
OCC , The Options Industry Council (OIC)

Oftentimes, there is a an intersection between theoretical Options knowledge and real world practice, and the technique of Gamma Scalping is one of those crossroads. On April 23rd, join us for an insightful webinar on Options Gamma Scalping, a technique utilized to capitalize on volatility and underlying market movements. Whether you are new to options trading or looking to refine your knowledge base, this webinar led by Mat Cashman, a former market maker and current OIC instructor, will cover many of the facets of Gamma Scalping, including: 

  • The concept of Gamma as an Options Greek
  • The fundamentals of Gamma Scalping as a technique
  • Potential Risks and benefits of Gamma intensive positions
  • Gamma and its relationship to time and expiration
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Disclosure: Options (with multiple legs)

Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For information on the uses and risks of options, you can obtain a copy of the Options Clearing Corporation risk disclosure document titled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options by clicking the link below. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple transaction costs. "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options"

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