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SPX Vs SPY Presented by CBOE.... Take Your Trading To The Next Level!
SPX Vs SPY Presented by CBOE.... Take Your Trading To The Next Level!
SPX Vs SPY Presented by CBOE.... Take Your Trading To The Next Level!
Disclosures
In order to simplify the computations, commissions have not been included in the examples used in these materials. Commission costs will impact the outcome of all stock and options transactions and must be considered prior to entering into any transactions. Multiple-leg strategies involve multiple commission charges. Any strategies discussed, including examples using actual securities and price data, are strictly for illustrative and educational purposes only and are not to be construed as an endorsement, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Prior to buying or selling an option, an investor must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Copies are available from your broker, by calling 1-888-OPTIONS, or from The Options Clearing Corporation, One North Wacker Drive, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Investors considering options should consult their tax advisor as to how taxes may affect the outcome of contemplated options transactions. CBOE and Chicago Board Options Exchange are registered trademarks and The Options Institute is a servicemark of CBOE. All other trademarks and servicemarks are the property of their respective owners. This presentation should not be construed as an endorsement or an indication by CBOE of the value of any non-CBOE product or service described in this presentation. Copyright 2013 Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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Presentation Outline
Mechanics of Index Options SPX Specifications SPX versus SPY Protecting a Diversified Portfolio Option Price Behavior Strategies Summary
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$100 times the stated option price SPX 1500 Call @ 37.00 Price of Option = $100 x 37 = $3,700
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Index Options
Tax Advantage ETF Options
Are treated like stock options*
Index Options
Broad Based Index Options include: S&P 100 OEX, XEO S&P 500 SPX, SPXpm, XSP CBOE Volatility Index - VIX
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1 SPY Option = 145.00 x 100 = $14,500 1 SPX Option = 1450.00 x $100 = $145,000
To control the same amount of market value 10 SPY contracts need to be traded for each SPX contract
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2 x 40 x $100 = $8,000 Cost = __________________________ 2.6% of portfolio value 1 SPX Put protects $152,000 # of options = $300,000 $152,000 2 Strike price is at the money
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Sell near-the-money calls on stocks that you are willing to sell now. Sell out-of-the-money calls on stocks that you are willing to sell if price rises. Sell calls on part of a stock position if you want to lighten up or diversify.
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Target is 1600.00
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Debit Spread
SPX Bull Call Spread: S&P 500 at 1320 Bullish on the stock market for next two months expect SPX at 1350 Focus on April expiration
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Debit Spread
SPX at 1320 58 Days to April Expiration SPX Bull Call Spread Buy 1 SPX Apr 1320 Call @ 31.00 Sell 1 SPX Apr 1350 Call @ 16.00 Net Debit = 15.00
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Debit Spread
Long 1 SPX Apr 1320 Call @ 31.00 Short 1 SPX Apr 1350 Call @ 16.00
1320 Call ITM 1320 & 1350 1350 CallCalls OTM Both ITM
Credit Spread
Index Option Monthly Income Strategy Credit spread using OOM options Low dollar reward relative to risk
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Current Market
Credit Spreads
Credit Spreads Monthly Income Strategy Positives: Collect premium with limited risk Near zero exposure to volatility Negatives: Less return relative to naked short option trades
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Summary
SPX Options are an excellent method of gaining exposure to the S&P 500 Index SPX Index options get 60/40 tax treatment Three part forecast needed for option trades: underlying / time / implied vol Spreads offer unique trade-off www.cboe.com/spx
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