This podcast explores the finance portion of the Vibranium Shield hedging strategy and the use of the theta engine. It discusses adjusting return targets and allocations with different strategies, calculating net return on investments, setting clear goals and the importance of preparation and risk management in trading.
The Vibranium Shield hedging strategy can be used as a standalone to protect against downside lotto scenarios or hedge other portfolios with downside risk.
Efficient financing of long puts can be achieved by adding the allocation for the Vibranium Shield directly to the return target of an existing theta engine.
Deep dives
Sizing the Theta Engine for the Vibranium Shield as a Standalone
If the Vibranium Shield is used as a standalone, the allocation size and profit target for the theta engine should be set accordingly. For example, if a 3% allocation is made for long puts, the theta engine should have a profit target of 3%, resulting in a net zero or close to net zero outcome. This strategy is ideal for downside lotto scenarios or hedging other portfolios with downside risk.
Sizing the Theta Engine with Existing Use but No Bomb Shelter
If the theta engine is already being used without the bomb shelter, but a 3% allocation for the Vibranium Shield is desired, the 3% spend on long puts can be added directly to the return target of the theta engine. For instance, if the theta engine originally had a 10% profit target, adding the 3% allocation for the Vibranium Shield results in a new 13% return target, with a net return of 10%. This approach allows for efficient financing of the long puts.
Sizing the Theta Engine with Bomb Shelter and Vibranium Shield
When using the theta engine with the bomb shelter and a 3% allocation for the Vibranium Shield, a nuanced approach is required. The bomb shelter's expected drag, which is around 15% of profit, is factored in. For example, a 10% return target on the theta engine, when combined with a 3% allocation for the Vibranium Shield, effectively results in a scaled-up return target of around 14.95%. However, after considering the 15% drag, the net return remains around 10%, ensuring a balanced outcome. The interplay between these components offers additional risk management and hedging options to traders.