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No Real Fear On Wall Street? What The Options Market Is Really Telling Us | Imran Lakha

Aug 23, 2023
Imran Lakha, founder of Options Insight, discusses the use of options in hedging and generating returns. They explore the increase in options trading volume and the introduction of zero days to expiration options. The podcast covers the role of volatility, affordability of downside protection in the S&P market, analyzing volatility and options trading, technical issues with the recording, and the importance of working with a financial advisor and getting educated about options trading.
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  • Options are used for hedging and delivering outsized returns in the financial markets.
  • Increased options trading volume and the introduction of zero DTE options have affected market dynamics.

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Options as a Hedging and Return Strategy

Options are used both to hedge against downside risk and to deliver outsized returns. Options trading volume has increased in recent years, with the introduction of zero days to expiration options. Imran Laka, founder of Options Insight, discusses how options are used to protect portfolios and capture yield.

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