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Is It Too Late to Buy Protection Once the Selloff Starts?
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Buying puts during a sell-off
- Puts get more expensive during a sell-off
- Buying puts is not like buying insurance after the house is on fire
- Market can continue to sell off or rally
- At-the-money put spreads are better than out-of-the-money puts
- Uncertainty remains about market direction
2:02lesson
VIX levels and premium selling
- VIX above 20 indicates potential for premium selling
- VIX levels influence strategy types
- VIX can rise quickly from 20 to 30
- Capital allocation depends on VIX and strategy
- No single VIX level dictates full deployment
3:42lesson
VIX and portfolio volatility
- VIX reflects S&P volatility but not individual stocks
- Individual stocks have higher volatility during earnings
- Capital allocation is spread across high-volatility names
- 30% of capital is used for premium selling
- Iron condors are sold daily
5:35lesson
Increasing size with VIX
- VIX around 20 signals starting to increase size
- VIX over 25-30 leads to larger iron condor positions
- Capital usage increases from 30% to 40%
- VIX doesn't dictate exact credit amounts
- Adjustments based on credit quality
7:35lesson
Trading vs. investing
- Trading involves keeping capital dry for opportunities
- Investing is about time in the market
- Trading requires capital set aside for short-term opportunities
- VIX spikes like 30-50 require readiness
- Full deployment is not always optimal
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