Market Measures - September 13, 2024 - Deviation of Returns Options v. Shares

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Anton discusses a CBOE-sponsored market measure comparing stock and options trading over a 15-year period for SPY, IWM, and QQQ. He examines the difference in risk and return between holding stocks and trading options using straddles, strangles, and iron condors. Key insights include managing early to reduce risk while preserving P&L, and the significant volatility of iron condors despite lower buying power. The analysis underscores the importance of strategy and timeline in portfolio management.