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Asymmetric Investment Returns

Book Review: Trading Options Greeks: How Time, Volatility, and Other Pricing Factors Drive Profits by Dan Passarelli Thumbnail

Book Review: Trading Options Greeks: How Time, Volatility, and Other Pricing Factors Drive Profits by Dan Passarelli

Trading Options Greeks offers an in-depth exploration of the Greeks—key metrics that influence options pricing, including Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega, and Rho. Dan Passarelli, an experienced trader and educator, breaks down complex concepts into accessible explanations, making this book valuable for both novice and seasoned traders. The text emphasizes how these Greeks interact with market factors, equipping readers with the knowledge to make informed trading decisions based on time, volatility, and other pricing variables.

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Book Review: Trend Following: How Great Traders Make Millions in Up or Down Markets by Michael Covel Thumbnail

Book Review: Trend Following: How Great Traders Make Millions in Up or Down Markets by Michael Covel

Michael Covel’s Trend Following explores the systematic strategy of capturing long-term price trends to achieve success across various market environments. Covel reveals how disciplined investment portfolio managers and traders focus on actual price movement rather than predictions, making the strategy adaptable and effective in up or down markets. With historical examples, including the successes of the Turtle Traders and figures like Ed Seykota, Covel demonstrates that trend-following relies on straightforward principles, such as identifying trends, controlling risk, and maintaining emotional discipline. A trend-following approach can result in asymmetric investment returns by aligning with market trends and capturing gains while managing risk effectively.

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