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Old 08-17-2007, 11:26 AM
DcifrThs DcifrThs is offline
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Default Re: Are naked calls/puts insanely +EV? What am I missing here?

the payoff profile of selling options is basically win win win win win win win win win win win LOSE HUUGGGEEE

you are earning a premium for selling coverage to those who want it.

aside from the fat that the B-S model is woefully deficient in pricing of these options, the payoff profile itself isn't very attractive.

Barron
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