How Butterflies Behave - Trade Options Like a DPM Webinars #11: Butterfly Spreads

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The Admiral, a former CBOE Designated Primary Market Maker explains in detail how the value of butterfly spreads as well as each leg of the spread may change as the stock price moves to or away from your target price. By understanding and anticipating how the butterfly spread may change, options traders will better know when to take profits, when and how to execute a butterfly spread, and what makes butterfly spreads one of the admiral's favorite options spread.



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"BUTTERFLY SPREADS" OPTIONS WEBINAR DESCRIPTION (JUNE 29, 2010, 1800 CT)

An option strategy combining a bull and bear spread. It uses three strike prices. The lower two strike prices are used in the bull spread, and the higher strike price in the bear spread. Both puts and calls can be used.





ABOUT "THE ADMIRAL"

The featured speaker, whom we affectionately call "The Admiral," was a Designated Primary Market Maker (DPM) on the floor of the CBOE for five years. Although we're not using his real name (so don't ask!) suffice it to say that we consider him to be one of the most knowledgeable option traders on the planet. As a floor trader in the '80s and '90s he did the opening options rotation for 5-25 stocks the old-fashioned open outcry way—meaning he opened each option strike price for each of these stocks within the first 30 minutes of trading, both calls and puts.

That meant he had to price more than 500 option strikes, plus as a market maker he traded and kept the markets current. As a DPM, technology brought forth auto-quoting of option series, but pricing of those quotes remained his responsibility. Trading 1 million shares of stocks and 50,000 options contracts was a normal day for him. In 27 years at CBOE, he has traded through the crash of '87, the smaller crash of '90 and the tech bubble in 2000. He has traded three-digit volatility and seen every possible market environment imaginable. So, if you're going to learn options, it might as well be from the very best.

How to Trade Iron Butterfly - Trade Options Like a DPM Webinars #11: Butterfly Spreads

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Learn how to trade an Iron Butterfly spread from The Admiral, a former CBOE Designated Primary Market Maker. Learn the key characteristics of iron butterfly spreads and how to structure a iron butterfly to target specific stock prices at a specific time using market timing. Understand the different scenarios a butterfly spread may encounter and how to plan your trade.

This an excerpt from "Trade Options like a DPM Webinar #11: Butterfly Spreads" - http://www.hamzeianalytics.com/Educational_Webinars.asp



"BUTTERFLY SPREADS" OPTIONS WEBINAR DESCRIPTION (JUNE 29, 2010, 1800 CT)

An option strategy combining a bull and bear spread. It uses three strike prices. The lower two strike prices are used in the bull spread, and the higher strike price in the bear spread. Both puts and calls can be used.



ABOUT "THE ADMIRAL"

The featured speaker, whom we affectionately call "The Admiral," was a Designated Primary Market Maker (DPM) on the floor of the CBOE for five years. Although we're not using his real name (so don't ask!) suffice it to say that we consider him to be one of the most knowledgeable option traders on the planet. As a floor trader in the '80s and '90s he did the opening options rotation for 5-25 stocks the old-fashioned open outcry way—meaning he opened each option strike price for each of these stocks within the first 30 minutes of trading, both calls and puts.

That meant he had to price more than 500 option strikes, plus as a market maker he traded and kept the markets current. As a DPM, technology brought forth auto-quoting of option series, but pricing of those quotes remained his responsibility. Trading 1 million shares of stocks and 50,000 options contracts was a normal day for him. In 27 years at CBOE, he has traded through the crash of '87, the smaller crash of '90 and the tech bubble in 2000. He has traded three-digit volatility and seen every possible market environment imaginable. So, if you're going to learn options, it might as well be from the very best.

Bullish Call Diagonals - Trade Options Like a DPM Webinars #10: Diagonal Spreads

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Learn how to trade a bullish call diagonal spread from The Admiral, a former CBOE Designated Primary Market Maker. Learn the key characteristics of call diagonal spreads and how to structure a call diagonal when you have a bullish view about a stock. Understand the different scenarios an diagonal spread may encounter and how to plan your trade.

This an excerpt from "Trade Options like a DPM Webinar #10: Diagonal Spreads" - http://www.hamzeianalytics.com/Educational_Webinars.asp



"DIAGONAL SPREADS" OPTIONS WEBINAR DESCRIPTION (JUNE 8, 2010, 1800 CT)

An options strategy established by simultaneously entering into a long and short position in two options of the same type (two call options or two put options) but with different strike prices and expiration dates.




ABOUT "THE ADMIRAL"

The featured speaker, whom we affectionately call "The Admiral," was a Designated Primary Market Maker (DPM) on the floor of the CBOE for five years. Although we're not using his real name (so don't ask!) suffice it to say that we consider him to be one of the most knowledgeable option traders on the planet. As a floor trader in the '80s and '90s he did the opening options rotation for 5-25 stocks the old-fashioned open outcry way—meaning he opened each option strike price for each of these stocks within the first 30 minutes of trading, both calls and puts.

That meant he had to price more than 500 option strikes, plus as a market maker he traded and kept the markets current. As a DPM, technology brought forth auto-quoting of option series, but pricing of those quotes remained his responsibility. Trading 1 million shares of stocks and 50,000 options contracts was a normal day for him. In 27 years at CBOE, he has traded through the crash of '87, the smaller crash of '90 and the tech bubble in 2000. He has traded three-digit volatility and seen every possible market environment imaginable. So, if you're going to learn options, it might as well be from the very best.

Bearish Call Diagonals - Trade Options Like a DPM Webinars #10: Diagonal Spreads

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http://www.hamzeianalytics.com/Educational_Webinars.asp - Learn how to trade a bearish call diagonal spread from The Admiral, a former CBOE Designated Primary Market Maker. Learn the key characteristics of call diagonal spreads and how to structure a call diagonal when you have a bearish view about a stock.

This an excerpt from "Trade Options like a DPM Webinar #10: Diagonal Spreads" - http://www.hamzeianalytics.com/Educational_Webinars.asp



"DIAGONAL SPREADS" OPTIONS WEBINAR DESCRIPTION (JUNE 8, 2010, 1800 CT)

An options strategy established by simultaneously entering into a long and short position in two options of the same type (two call options or two put options) but with different strike prices and expiration dates.




ABOUT "THE ADMIRAL"

The featured speaker, whom we affectionately call "The Admiral," was a Designated Primary Market Maker (DPM) on the floor of the CBOE for five years. Although we're not using his real name (so don't ask!) suffice it to say that we consider him to be one of the most knowledgeable option traders on the planet. As a floor trader in the '80s and '90s he did the opening options rotation for 5-25 stocks the old-fashioned open outcry way—meaning he opened each option strike price for each of these stocks within the first 30 minutes of trading, both calls and puts.

That meant he had to price more than 500 option strikes, plus as a market maker he traded and kept the markets current. As a DPM, technology brought forth auto-quoting of option series, but pricing of those quotes remained his responsibility. Trading 1 million shares of stocks and 50,000 options contracts was a normal day for him. In 27 years at CBOE, he has traded through the crash of '87, the smaller crash of '90 and the tech bubble in 2000. He has traded three-digit volatility and seen every possible market environment imaginable. So, if you're going to learn options, it might as well be from the very best.

Assessing & Adjusting Diagonals - Trade Options Like a DPM Webinars #10: Diagonal Spreads

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The challenge of trading option spreads is that option spreads can be so dynamic. As The Admiral, a former CBOE Designated Primary Market Maker, explains in this webinar, option traders have many angles to assess. Also, option traders have many opportunities if they know how to adjust option spreads to profit from changes in the market.

This an excerpt from "Trade Options like a DPM Webinar #10: Diagonal Spreads" - http://www.hamzeianalytics.com/Educational_Webinars.asp


"DIAGONAL SPREADS" OPTIONS WEBINAR DESCRIPTION (JUNE 8, 2010, 1800 CT)

An options strategy established by simultaneously entering into a long and short position in two options of the same type (two call options or two put options) but with different strike prices and expiration dates.





ABOUT "THE ADMIRAL"

The featured speaker, whom we affectionately call "The Admiral," was a Designated Primary Market Maker (DPM) on the floor of the CBOE for five years. Although we're not using his real name (so don't ask!) suffice it to say that we consider him to be one of the most knowledgeable option traders on the planet. As a floor trader in the '80s and '90s he did the opening options rotation for 5-25 stocks the old-fashioned open outcry way—meaning he opened each option strike price for each of these stocks within the first 30 minutes of trading, both calls and puts.

That meant he had to price more than 500 option strikes, plus as a market maker he traded and kept the markets current. As a DPM, technology brought forth auto-quoting of option series, but pricing of those quotes remained his responsibility. Trading 1 million shares of stocks and 50,000 options contracts was a normal day for him. In 27 years at CBOE, he has traded through the crash of '87, the smaller crash of '90 and the tech bubble in 2000. He has traded three-digit volatility and seen every possible market environment imaginable. So, if you're going to learn options, it might as well be from the very best.

#3Gurus is Back. Another 2-Days of Options & Futures Trading Seminar

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Load up your options trading toolbox with the knowledge, strategies, and tactics from the 3Gurus and 6 market experts. See what the gurus have in store to help you trade this current market and what's ahead:

• Options
• Futures
• Volatility
• Trading the Headlines
• Market Timing
• Technical Analysis
• Trade Setups
• Trader Psychology
• Trade Adjustments

and more! See the full schedule here.

2 Days, 3 Gurus + 6 Experts

• APRIL 26-27
• 8:45am CT - 6:30pm CT, both days
• TEN 75-min sessions with exclusive Q&A with presenters
• 5 Sessions per day
• A special panel session with The Three Gurus, moderated by CBOE Options Institute Head instructor Jim Bittman
• Accessible ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD from your computer
• Recordings for On-Demand Replay

For Only $149 $99*
*Early bird special until 4/20/11. Regular price $149

Special Market Report: Oil Prices - Fundamental Data vs. Fear in Libya & Middle East

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*CORRECTION: Date filmed - Friday, March 4, 2011.  
Dr. Joel Fingerman, founder of http://fundamentalanalytics.com/ joins Hamzei Analytics Educational Video Series from the Floor of the CME Group, to share with us critical oil and gasoline data relevant to the recent $15 jump in crude oil prices from concerns over Libya and the Middle East. Dr. Fingerman notes that the amount of oil Libya supplies is not critical and other OPEC countries can easily replace Libya's production. Also, the U.S. has a high supply of oil and gasoline in stock. So, looking at the NYMEX oil contracts open interest at highs, Dr. Fingerman believes that high oil prices are due to speculation and not based on the fundamentals.




Table of OPEC oil producing countries including Libya

U.S. Oil Stockpile

U.S. Gasoline Stockpile

NYMEX Non-Commercial Net Crude Open Interest

**Filmed Friday, March 3rd at 5:30pm CT from the trading floor at the CME Group.