Kevin_in_GA
4,599 posts
msg #133898
- Ignore Kevin_in_GA |
1/26/2017 3:55:04 PM
Short vix when contango is below 5% and buy TVIX when in backwardation, got it. What is your preference of TVIX over UVXY?
No -
Contango above 5% - Long XIV or short TVIX
Contango between 5% and 0% - WAIT. The market is not sending a clear signal and there is no need to jump the gun.
Contango below 0% - Long TVIX, and watch it carefully. Probably good to use trailing stop to lock in what profits you can, since this is usually a short term mean reverting trade.
TVIX and UVXY are functionally the same.
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shillllihs
6,088 posts
msg #133899
- Ignore shillllihs |
1/26/2017 4:18:41 PM
And if you do play Vix long in a bull market, it should only be for 5 days.
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SAFeTRADE
649 posts
msg #133900
- Ignore SAFeTRADE |
1/26/2017 6:28:24 PM
Where to find the numbers on contango? The math is horrible! at least for me.
I have seen the formulas, I am pretty sure he can handle them from the stand
point of his profession. Is it really worth trading these vehicles if these numbers
are not readily available?
Clarence
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Kevin_in_GA
4,599 posts
msg #133901
- Ignore Kevin_in_GA |
1/26/2017 8:56:16 PM
Go to www.vixcentral.com. They are all there. Updated constantly throughout the day.
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SAFeTRADE
649 posts
msg #133902
- Ignore SAFeTRADE |
1/26/2017 9:52:35 PM
Many thanks, Kevin.
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shillllihs
6,088 posts
msg #133904
- Ignore shillllihs
modified |
1/27/2017 1:36:05 AM
Binary options are starting to look very interesting to me, especially with many brokers now allowing long term trades. Does anyone know if you can trade individual stocks or ETFs like Xiv on them?
Would be so ez just to wait for the big pullback and just guess up.
http://www.optionsadvice.com/strategy/long-term-binary-options/
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pthomas215
1,251 posts
msg #133918
- Ignore pthomas215 |
1/27/2017 11:24:13 AM
I wouldnt normally post an article here but it is related to the vix conversation. If you are able to follow everything in it, I imagine it could help with day to day/more than daily vix trading. It has given me a mild form of brain damage, so Im not sure I understand it. by the way, if you are a seeking alpha member, the authors are always responsive to questions.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/4040136-long-term-price-action-xiv-just-contango?app=1&auth_param=1dkhbt:1c8mpqt:aa418f1320adbeaea4a5be59319a0709&uprof=44&dr=1#alt3
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shillllihs
6,088 posts
msg #133952
- Ignore shillllihs |
1/30/2017 2:35:57 AM
Let's hypothetically short RAI,
99% guaranteed...
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shillllihs
6,088 posts
msg #133953
- Ignore shillllihs |
1/30/2017 7:41:11 AM
Let's go long DUST for a week and make out like bandits...
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Kevin_in_GA
4,599 posts
msg #133956
- Ignore Kevin_in_GA
modified |
1/30/2017 10:02:38 AM
Pullback in XIV represents a buying opportunity. Looking for $59 as my entry (missed it once already this morning).
UPDATE: in for another 2000 shares of XIV at $59. Will be watching this like a hawk.
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