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Hi all,If I am long a high strike straddle and short a lower strike straddle, what is the name of this strategy (if there is one)? I assume this has various names depending on whether I am long or short the high strike. Thanks.
strategy question.
long 2 put spreads and short some cash equivalent to the strike diff ?
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strategy question.
Why would you want to do that? It sounds like a you are long directional vol
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QuoteOriginally posted by: daveangellong 2 put spreads and short some cash equivalent to the strike diff ?If you don't know the answer, sometimes its better to just stay quietDo you really think anyone cares how many posts you have to your name?
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QuoteOriginally posted by: MabodQuoteOriginally posted by: daveangellong 2 put spreads and short some cash equivalent to the strike diff ?If you don't know the answer, sometimes its better to just stay quietDo you really think anyone cares how many posts you have to your name?You have a very unhealthy obsession with me - btw is the job at Goldmans contingent upon how well you defend their good name ?
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strategy question.
QuoteOriginally posted by: daveangelQuoteOriginally posted by: MabodQuoteOriginally posted by: daveangellong 2 put spreads and short some cash equivalent to the strike diff ?If you don't know the answer, sometimes its better to just stay quietDo you really think anyone cares how many posts you have to your name?You have a very unhealthy obsession with me - btw is the job at Goldmans contingent upon how well you defend their good name ?It is nice to have a job Dave, you must miss it
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QuoteOriginally posted by: MabodQuoteOriginally posted by: daveangelQuoteOriginally posted by: MabodQuoteOriginally posted by: daveangellong 2 put spreads and short some cash equivalent to the strike diff ?If you don't know the answer, sometimes its better to just stay quietDo you really think anyone cares how many posts you have to your name?You have a very unhealthy obsession with me - btw is the job at Goldmans contingent upon how well you defend their good name ?It is nice to have a job Dave, you must miss itHows the palmistry and soothsaying business these days ? Do you get much business from your Loot listings ?
Last edited by daveangel on December 8th, 2007, 11:00 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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strategy question.
What about straddle spread? I always use that, but then again what do I know...