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Volatility Selling Strategy

Generate yield by selling volatility through options and structured products.

Typical APY Range25% - 60%

What Is Volatility Selling?

Volatility selling profits when implied volatility exceeds realized volatility. Sell options premium when IV is high. Profit if actual movement is less than priced in. Yields 25-60% APY.

Sell strangles or straddles during high IV. Collect premium from puts and calls. Profit if price stays in range. Monitor IV percentile and term structure.

Short vol has unlimited theoretical risk. Large moves cause significant losses. Requires sophisticated risk management. Only for experienced traders.

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How to Get Started

  1. 1Analyze IV levels
  2. 2Select expiry and strikes
  3. 3Sell premium
  4. 4Monitor Greeks
  5. 5Manage risk
  6. 6Close before expiry

Pros

  • High returns
  • Vol contraction profits
  • Multiple variations
  • Edge vs retail

Cons

  • Unlimited risk
  • Active management
  • Greeks knowledge
  • Large margin

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