Wealth Building With Options

Ep14 - Greek Geekery and Skewed Truth


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Episode Summary:

In this episode, Dan dives into one of the most misunderstood aspects of options trading: the Greeks — and more importantly, where the real edge in trading actually comes from. Contrary to what many novice traders believe, theta is not the edge. The real advantage lies in volatility and skew.

With practical examples and 30 years of trading experience, Dan breaks down how delta works, why traders often misinterpret theta, and how cash-secured puts and covered calls use volatility pricing to your advantage.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why theta is not a reliable trading edge, despite popular belief
  • How delta works in directional trading and how to simplify its meaning
  • The true nature of short puts and why they behave like bullish stock positions
  • How risk premium gives option sellers an advantage
  • Why options behave like insurance policies — and how that helps traders
  • What volatility skew is and how to recognize it
  • How covered calls and cash-secured puts benefit from implied volatility mispricing
  • Key Concept:

    Delta isn’t just a Greek — it’s the sensitivity of an option’s price relative to the underlying stock. When you understand how delta mirrors share ownership, your perspective on options changes completely. And when you understand skew, you start trading with a real edge.

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    Disclaimer:

    Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before investing. Link: https://www.theocc.com/getmedia/a151a9ae-d784-4a15-bdeb-23a029f50b70/riskstoc.pdf

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