Mega-cap yield-selling dampens single-stock volatility
The guest argued that systematic call and put selling by yield-seeking investors has created massive positive gamma walls in top mega-cap stocks, dampening their volatility and supporting them on dips.
The argument
Stocks like Apple, Tesla, Amazon, and Microsoft exhibit heavy dealer positive gamma because shareholders systematically sell options to generate yield. This positioning forces market makers to buy dips and sell rips, which explains why these stocks have muted reactions to earnings and remain highly supported.
The thesis, stress-tested
✓ What validates it
- ✓Mega-cap stocks trading in tight ranges despite earnings misses or macro headlines
- ✓Implied volatility in AAPL and MSFT continuing to trade at a discount to historical realized volatility
▸ Risks discussed
- ▸A systemic market shock that forces investors to stop selling yield-generating options
- ▸Dealers unwinding positive gamma positions rapidly during a major macro event
Hear it yourself
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