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News•Feb 26, 2026
Options Policework
A Moontower Discord user reported a sharp price shock in the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF on Jan 2, which led to a rapid loss in their options position. The trader suspects the loss was driven by gamma exposure as the underlying’s price moved faster than anticipated. The community proposes a step‑by‑step post‑mortem, starting with a factual inventory of the trade. The analysis will separate bad luck from decision quality and explore risk‑management actions such as hedging or closing the position.
By Moontower
News•Feb 19, 2026
The Bias of Hedging on Implied Delta
In this episode the host dives into the often‑overlooked importance of delta, arguing that "delta is god" and exploring how mis‑estimating implied volatility when delta‑hedging can bias P&L. Three lenses are offered: a pure quant perspective, a trader‑focused quant view,...
By Moontower
News•Feb 12, 2026
From Text ➡️ Dashboards
In this episode the host shares resources for both learners and active traders, highlighting the free CME Trading Simulator and educational posts on implied forwards and Jensen's inequality. The main focus is on using AI tools to transform textual insights...
By Moontower