From down 70% To Over 10 Million, Market Freefall, And Possibly The Best Options Trade : Catch Up on What You Missed!
By:Luckbox
From losing 70% in the 2008 crash to managing over $10 million today, Derek's journey demonstrates remarkable persistence. Starting with just $25,000 in 2020, he embraced tastytlive’s options strategies, focusing on strangles with 16-20 delta and 45-day expirations. Despite GameStop (GME) setbacks, he achieved consistent 30-40% annual returns for years. "I just kept going," he says, proving that systematic trading with simple, repeatable mechanics has the potential to transform devastating losses into extraordinary success.
Our research team examined the Normalized Volatility Risk Premium (NVRP) ratio—comparing implied to realized volatility across different securities. This educational analysis reviews historical data showing how securities with different NVRP classifications have behaved in the past. Learn how professional traders use this mathematical framework to evaluate potential options strategies. For educational purposes only—all trading involves risk, and past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
tastylive's veteran traders Tom Sosnoff and Tony Battista debate if recent market volatility signals the end of the bull market or presents buying opportunities. With the VIX approaching 25, retail stocks entering bear territory, and Boeing/Tesla tumbling, our panel of experts analyzes whether March seasonality will bring the expected volatility compression or if tariff risks continue to weigh on markets.
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