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Trading Broken Wing Butterflies
when the VIX is in the Basement


   Presented by Greg A. Loehr
Disclaimer
Trades Disclaimer
      Hypothetical Trades Disclaimer
Please note: Hypothetical computer simulated performance results
are believed to be accurately presented. However, they are not
guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness and are subject to change
without any notice. Hypothetical or simulated performance results
have certain inherent limitations. Unlike an actual performance
record, simulated results do not represent actual trading. Since, also,
the trades have not actually been executed; the results may have
been under or over compensated for the impact, if any, of certain
market factors such as liquidity, slippage and commissions.
Simulated trading programs in general are also subject to the fact
that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No
representation is being made that any portfolio will, or is likely to
achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. All investments and
trades carry risks.



                                                             OptionsBuzz.com
Access to this webinar is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult a
licensed broker or investment advisor before placing any trade. All securities and
orders are tracked and monitored in virtual trading accounts. Virtual account
prices and returns may differ from actual trading results. Commission costs are
excluded.

Neither Loehr Consulting, LLC, doing business as OptionsBuzz.com nor any of their
respective officers, personnel, representatives, agents or independent contractors
are in such capacities licensed financial advisors, registered investment advisors or
registered broker-dealers.      Nothing contained in this webinar, website or
promotional material constitutes a promotion, recommendation, solicitation or offer
of any particular investment, security or transaction.

Loehr Consulting, LLC provides educational services that are meant to teach you the
risks and rewards of trading stocks and options, and we are not a service that tells
you what to trade. We are not implying or guaranteeing any profit. As always, do
not trade with money that you can't afford to lose. Please visit www.cboe.com to
receive a copy of “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.” Read it.


                                                                    OptionsBuzz.com
BWB’s in Low Volatility Markets
 Low VIX means a few problems:
 1. Lower credit to open trade
 2. No credit to open trade
 3. Narrower butterflies
 4. Closer to ATM



                                 OptionsBuzz.com
• Former CBOE Market Maker 1993-2002
             • Trained by Susquehanna International Group
             • Co-founder Third Millennium Trading, LLC
             • Traded billions of dollars worth of stock and
               options
             • More than 20 years combined experience in
Greg Loehr     options and options education worldwide




                                                    OptionsBuzz.com
Are you reading the SMB Blog?




                          OptionsBuzz.com
Are you reading the SMB Blog?


Hypothetical                    Hypothetical
Trade profit                      Portfolio
 of 112%                        profit of 38%




                                 OptionsBuzz.com
VIX January 14




                 OptionsBuzz.com
Trading BWB’s with VIX below 15
          Solutions:
1. Lower credit
2. No credit to open trade
- go further out in time
- go closer to ATM??
- narrower strike selection
- sell OTM call spread to ‘finance’

                                      OptionsBuzz.com
Trading BWB’s with VIX below 15
          Solutions:
3. Narrower butterflies
- go further out in time
- go closer to ATM??




                           OptionsBuzz.com
Trading BWB’s with VIX below 15
          Solutions:
4. Closer to ATM
- go further out in time
- don’t trade it




                           OptionsBuzz.com
VIX January 25




                 OptionsBuzz.com
VIX Yesterday




                OptionsBuzz.com
Thank You!




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February_26_2013

  • 1. Trading Broken Wing Butterflies when the VIX is in the Basement Presented by Greg A. Loehr
  • 3. Trades Disclaimer Hypothetical Trades Disclaimer Please note: Hypothetical computer simulated performance results are believed to be accurately presented. However, they are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness and are subject to change without any notice. Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain inherent limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading. Since, also, the trades have not actually been executed; the results may have been under or over compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors such as liquidity, slippage and commissions. Simulated trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any portfolio will, or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown. All investments and trades carry risks. OptionsBuzz.com
  • 4. Access to this webinar is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult a licensed broker or investment advisor before placing any trade. All securities and orders are tracked and monitored in virtual trading accounts. Virtual account prices and returns may differ from actual trading results. Commission costs are excluded. Neither Loehr Consulting, LLC, doing business as OptionsBuzz.com nor any of their respective officers, personnel, representatives, agents or independent contractors are in such capacities licensed financial advisors, registered investment advisors or registered broker-dealers. Nothing contained in this webinar, website or promotional material constitutes a promotion, recommendation, solicitation or offer of any particular investment, security or transaction. Loehr Consulting, LLC provides educational services that are meant to teach you the risks and rewards of trading stocks and options, and we are not a service that tells you what to trade. We are not implying or guaranteeing any profit. As always, do not trade with money that you can't afford to lose. Please visit www.cboe.com to receive a copy of “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.” Read it. OptionsBuzz.com
  • 5. BWB’s in Low Volatility Markets Low VIX means a few problems: 1. Lower credit to open trade 2. No credit to open trade 3. Narrower butterflies 4. Closer to ATM OptionsBuzz.com
  • 6. • Former CBOE Market Maker 1993-2002 • Trained by Susquehanna International Group • Co-founder Third Millennium Trading, LLC • Traded billions of dollars worth of stock and options • More than 20 years combined experience in Greg Loehr options and options education worldwide OptionsBuzz.com
  • 7. Are you reading the SMB Blog? OptionsBuzz.com
  • 8. Are you reading the SMB Blog? Hypothetical Hypothetical Trade profit Portfolio of 112% profit of 38% OptionsBuzz.com
  • 9. VIX January 14 OptionsBuzz.com
  • 10. Trading BWB’s with VIX below 15 Solutions: 1. Lower credit 2. No credit to open trade - go further out in time - go closer to ATM?? - narrower strike selection - sell OTM call spread to ‘finance’ OptionsBuzz.com
  • 11. Trading BWB’s with VIX below 15 Solutions: 3. Narrower butterflies - go further out in time - go closer to ATM?? OptionsBuzz.com
  • 12. Trading BWB’s with VIX below 15 Solutions: 4. Closer to ATM - go further out in time - don’t trade it OptionsBuzz.com
  • 13. VIX January 25 OptionsBuzz.com
  • 14. VIX Yesterday OptionsBuzz.com
  • 15. Thank You! OptionsBuzz.com