Risks in Motion
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Context & Delta
How you use options and how delta behaves under real moves.
How do you currently use options?
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I don't trade options yet
I buy calls/puts directionally
I sell covered calls or cash-secured puts
I trade multi-leg strategies (spreads, straddles)
I delta-hedge or manage a book
theory
An ATM call has a delta of ~0.50. The stock rallies $4. Your option gains approximately...
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$0.50
$2.00
$4.00
It depends on gamma
scenario
You own a 0.30-delta call. The stock drops $2. Your option loses per share...
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$0.30
$0.60
$2.00
Less than $0.60 because delta decreases as stock falls
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