DLP Primer Flashcards
Dealer Long Puts
What does DLP stand for?
Dealer Long Puts
DLPs have a _________ affair with the market
tumultuous
DLPs are instruments that the retail investor typically utilizes in order to profit from the ___________ in ________.
reduction in volatility
Dealer Long Puts – What are they?
They are puts that the retail investor have sold to the options dealer.
Dealer Long Puts are typically sold _______
They are typically sold Out-of-the-Money (OTM) and long-dated in
order to capitalize on the difference between the notational delta
and vega values
Dealer Long Puts are typically sold out of the money(otm) and _____________
Dealer Long Puts are typically sold out of the money(otm) and _____________
long-dated
They are typically sold Out-of-the-Money (OTM) and long-dated in
order to capitalize on the difference between the _______ _______ and _____ values
notational delta and vegas values
DLPs are great tools if a trader thinks that volatility is ________ than it should be.
higher
The puts can be _____, and if volatility is ________, the value of those puts ______ as well because of vega.
sold, drops, drop
What are DLPs in relation to retail investors and options dealers?
DLPs are puts that the retail investor has sold to the options dealer.
Where are DLPs typically sold in relation to their money value?
They are typically sold Out-of-the-Money (OTM).
What is the typical time frame for DLPs?
They are long-dated.
Why are DLPs sold OTM and long-dated?
To capitalize on the difference between the notational delta and vega values.
When are DLPs considered beneficial trading tools?
If a trader thinks that volatility is higher than it should be.
What happens to the value of the puts if volatility drops?
The value of those puts drop as well because of vega.
How can a trader profit from a decline in volatility using DLPs?
The original seller of the puts has the opportunity to purchase the puts back at a lower price.
How do the notational delta and vega values influence the decision to sell DLPs OTM and long-dated?
They capitalize on the difference between these values, making DLPs a potentially profitable tool.
What are delta and vega in the context of options trading?
Delta measures the rate of change of an option’s price with respect to changes in the underlying asset’s price, while vega measures the sensitivity of an option’s price to changes in the volatility of the underlying asset.
How do delta and vega relate to each other when considering DLPs?
Both are measures of an option’s sensitivity, but delta is related to price movement of the underlying, and vega to its volatility. In the context of DLPs, traders look at the difference between these values to gauge potential profit.
Why might a trader prioritize understanding the difference between notational delta and vega values?
Understanding the difference can help a trader strategize to capitalize on discrepancies in the perceived value of an option, especially when they believe volatility is mispriced.
Q: How might a trader use knowledge of delta and vega to decide when to sell DLPs?
If they believe the current volatility (reflected in vega) is overpriced compared to the expected price movement (reflected in delta), they might decide it’s a good time to sell DLPs.
If the delta of an option is 0.5 and the vega is 0.2, and a trader believes that the underlying asset will not move significantly but its volatility is overstated, how might they proceed with DLPs?
They might consider selling DLPs since the high vega indicates a potential overpricing of the option due to inflated perceived volatility, even if the underlying doesn’t move much.
In simpler terms, why would someone want to capitalize on the difference between notational delta and vega values in options trading?
It’s about finding discrepancies or mismatches in the market’s perception of price movement versus volatility. If a trader can spot these differences, they may have a chance to profit from them using strategies like selling DLPs.