by Al_Dente » Mon Jan 11, 2021 2:35 pm
1/11 NOMURA: equity buy-to-open premium is soaring.
McElligott warns that there is a TON of $Gamma set to roll-off [OPEX friday], which matters when Delta is this “extreme long” and thus could very likely be monetized as a “supply source” to potential correction in price ... WHERE THINGS COULD GET SLIPPERY LOWER.
… we have to be ready for the “down trade” window opening around Wednesday’s VIX expiration and thereafter, with Gamma coming-off and current “extreme long” Delta position showing potential ... to get the ball rolling lower, especially with such a risky sentiment froth ...
SPX / SPY Gamma vs spot “flip” at 3667 incl this week / 3679 ex Friday expiry
[“flip” is the level where Nomura believes the big guys will flip to short]