Listen "Tesla, MicroStrategy and An Inside Look at the Biggest Options Expiration in Market History"
Episode Synopsis
Join Brent Kochuba and Jack Forehand as they break down December's historic options expiration - the largest OpEx on record. In this deep-dive episode, they explore:Why this December OpEx is uniquely significant with over $1.9 trillion in options value expiringTesla's remarkable 75% surge since November and what the options market signals about its sustainabilityThe fascinating case of MicroStrategy, Bitcoin enthusiasm, and concerning signs of market euphoriaHow major market positioning could impact year-end tradingWhy extremely low volatility and deteriorating market breadth may be warning signsThe stark divide between mega-cap tech performance and the broader market00:00 - Welcome to The OpEx Effect - Biggest Options Expiration Ever00:35 - Why This OpEx Is Different: Record Volumes & Significance02:06 - Understanding Options Market Growth & Impact05:07 - Breaking Down the $1.9 Trillion in Options Value08:42 - Call vs Put Dominance (10:1 Ratio)15:07 - Record Low Volatility & Market Implications19:15 - Tesla's 75% Surge Since November23:30 - MicroStrategy, Bitcoin & Market Sentiment28:45 - Market Breadth Issues & Mega-Cap Divergence35:14 - The "Balloon Pop" Theory of Volatility42:17 - JP Morgan Collar & Market Pinning Effects47:16 - Cost of Portfolio Hedging at Historic Lows50:47 - Warning Signs: Margin Debt & Retail Speculation54:27 - The Problem with MicroStrategy's Premium58:31 - Market Divergence: "Crocodile Jaws"1:01:47 - Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to January1:04:49 - Closing Remarks & DisclaimerDOWNLOAD THE SLIDE DECKhttps://spotgamma.com/opexMORE INFORMATION ABOUT SPOTGAMMAhttps://www.spotgamma.comFOLLOW BRENT ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/spotgammaFOLLOW JACK ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/practicalquant
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