Why Tom’s Underinvested, How We Look At 0 DTE and Why We Don’t Trade Stock: Catch Up on What You Missed!
Why Tom’s Underinvested, How We Look At 0 DTE and Why We Don’t Trade Stock: Catch Up on What You Missed!
By:Ryan Gaynor
A weekly roundup of tastylive videos offers the best trading tips from the network’s wealth of financial shows
One Key Market Signal I Use for 0 DTE
Theta decay patterns reveal notable insights for zero DTE options trading. This market signal focuses on volatility-adjusted theta behavior throughout the trading day, helping to identify potential entry and exit approaches. Traders who understand how theta values fluctuate with differing levels of VIX can theorize when zero DTE positions may offer favorable risk-reward profiles. The approach emphasizes mechanical execution and early profit-taking strategies that we feel align well with same-day expiration options trading.
The Real Reason Tom Sosnoff Won’t Trade Stock
Legendary trader Tom Sosnoff explains his preference for options over stocks by comparing "static" vs. "strategic" approaches to trading. He discusses how stocks offer limited flexibility as directional plays, while options provide multiple dimensions for risk management and portfolio construction. You’ll hear his exploration of how options enable traders to adjust probability, manage duration and customize return distributions, whereas stocks have predetermined characteristics. The discussion touches on the structural differences between the two approaches and addresses the strategic differences that options may offer active traders.
We Are Very Underinvested Right Now — Tom Sosnoff
Tom Sosnoff and Christopher Vecchio discuss their current market positioning strategy and explain why they're holding more cash now than earlier this year. They explore the challenges of finding attractive opportunities in current market conditions, touching on volatility considerations and approaches to risk management. The conversation covers their perspective on when they deploy capital vs. maintaining cash positions, offering insights into how experienced traders adjust position-sizing based on market conditions and available opportunities.
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