Hedging 100 short puts using a call delta of 0.25
Question
Calls struck at on a stock trading at have delta . You write puts with the same strike and expiry and want to be delta-neutral. How many shares should you trade? Answer to sell shares.
Short answer
. Each put has delta . Being short of them gives a position delta of , which you neutralise by selling shares.
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- Greeks and Numerical Sensitivities
- Option Mechanics: Calls, Puts, Moneyness, Intrinsic Value, and Exchange vs. OTC Markets
- Option Trading Strategies: Spreads, Combinations, and Payoff Engineering
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