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LucasMike
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what is Gamma trading

October 18th, 2009, 6:25 pm

Could somebody please explain what gamma trading is? I have read it is basically delta hedging on options close to expiry - but not sure if that is correct. What directional bet are you making when trading gamma?
 
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Adoniz
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what is Gamma trading

October 19th, 2009, 6:14 am

Gamma trading is concerned with adjusting your net delta after an asset change has occured.PS.Check....http://www.wilmott.com/messageview.cfm? ... adid=44301