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Asymmetric Investment Returns

Asymmetric Investment Returns is a blog authored by Mike Shell since 2006, covering topics about asymmetric investing and trading for asymmetric risk/reward in pursuit of asymmetry. 

Mastering Investment Risk Management: Leveraging the Relationship Between VIX and SPX Options Thumbnail

Mastering Investment Risk Management: Leveraging the Relationship Between VIX and SPX Options

The relationship between the VIX and SPX options is a cornerstone of effective risk management in trading and investment. By understanding this dynamic, traders can better anticipate market movements, implement strategic hedging techniques, and optimize their portfolios for changing volatility conditions. Monitoring market indicators and employing various trading strategies based on this relationship can significantly enhance your risk management practices.

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Why "It Hasn't Happened in 100 Years" Doesn't Mean It Won't Happen: The Case of Milton and Tampa Bay Thumbnail

Why "It Hasn't Happened in 100 Years" Doesn't Mean It Won't Happen: The Case of Milton and Tampa Bay

As Hurricane Milton approaches Tampa Bay, it’s crucial to break free from the false belief that long stretches without an event mean safety. While it’s comforting to think that the past protects us, probability tells a different story. Each year carries its own risk, and the fact that Tampa Bay hasn’t had a direct hit in over a century doesn’t mean one isn’t coming.

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