Advisor Option: Volatility

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Advisor Option: Volatility Options 101: Volatility --What is Vega? --Implied vs. realized volatility. --What is the impact of low vs. high volatility environment on options trading? --Correlation and becoming fully diversified by adding a volatility component to your portfolio. --How do you get volatility exposure? --What is an overlay strategy, and how do you construct one? Misconceptions of the VIX: --Quoting the VIX cash, which is the same as not VIX futures. --The current pervasive attitude that the VIX is low. --Believing it is a fantastic inverse correlation portfolio hedging tool, instead of buying a more direct portfolio hedge. The Buzz: Potential new taxes that might be on the horizon for traders. Swan Wealth Advisors is in discussions with TD Ameritrade to start monthly options seminars.