A favorite topic of Slope, the dog, has no consistent way of expressing itself, at least according to the humans on the planet.
Sit, Rover! Guk, Guk!
Slope of Hope Blog Posts
Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.
States’ Shrinking Semis
When it comes to semiconductor production, the U.S. used to be the king, and it’s becoming a princess.
Sector Volatility
Understanding Delta
The Foundation of Options Trading
First things first—don’t let the term “Greeks” intimidate you. They aren’t ancient riddles, nor do they require decoding with mystical insight. The Greeks are simply tools—powerful ones—that help you understand how options behave. For anyone serious about trading options, the Greeks are not barriers but bridges to better decision-making.
Today, we’ll focus on one of the most fundamental Greeks: Delta. This isn’t a comprehensive dive, just a starting point. Think of it as laying the first brick in a strong foundation. In the coming weeks, I’ll expand on each of the Greeks with detailed discussions.
(more…)Tim’s Red Hat
With all the snark I try to subtly slip in about the new administration, let me extend an olive branch and say some positive things about what I perceive happening.
- Un-weird-ifying society: I’m all for it! I’m tired of celebrating the mentally ill and criminals. Sexually confused freaks like The Admiral and criminal drug addicts like George Floyd are not my heroes.
- Blowing up and challenging government spending: Go get ’em, Elon! I’ve always felt that almost everything the government spends is a waste. Shut it all down!
- Demanding respect from overseas: The U.S. has seemed to welcome getting pushed around.
- The action in the article below: I think it’s brilliant! This is a form of expense arbitrage. Why pay through the nose to house and feed the most reprehensible members of our society? Ship ’em off and have them fend for themselves, while saving money for the government!
