Advisors Option 56: How to Sell Options When VIX is Low

In this episode Mark is joined by co-hosts: Chris Hausman, Portfolio & Chief Technical Strategist, Swan Global Investments Aash Vyas, Director of Portfolio Strategy and Overlays, Swan Global Investments Mike Tosaw, RCM Wealth Advisors Ilya Feygin, Senior Strategist, Wallachbeth Tricks of the Trade: Selling options in a low volatility environment. What are some ways that advisors/asset managers can maintain the income component of their portfolios, without taking unnecessary risks? Selling ITM options? Selling longer-term options? Changing underlying? Options 101: Information advisors need to know Rho: Interest Rates Impact on Option Pricing - by Chris Hausman The Buzz: What is happening in the industry? Why Volatility Is an Investor's Worst Enemy: Searching for Alpha, May 2017 DOL Will Not Delay June 9 Fiduciary Rule Compliance Date: Acosta. Office Hours: Question from Ian Wagner - Why trade volatility vs direction or income? Preference? More favorable risk/reward profile?