Gamma Scalping Basics: How 1 Call Option = 100 Shares of Stock [Video]

This is the first video in a 3-part series on Gamma Scalping and options trading. In this foundational video, we break down how 1 call option represents 100 shares of stock. Mastering this simple concept will help you improve your vertical spreads and gamma scalping strategies. Stay tuned for Video 2, where we dive deeper into managing risk with vertical spreads.

🔹 What You’ll Learn:
Why 1 call option = 100 shares of stock.
How delta affects your effective stock exposure.
How this concept applies to gamma scalping and vertical spreads.

🔹 What You’ll Learn on This Channel:
Gamma Scalping: Simplify complex strategies to manage risk and lock in profits.
Unusual Options Activity (UOA): Learn how to spot large, unusual trades and follow the smartest money in the market.
Vertical Spreads & Position Management: Master fixed-risk strategies that can turn small investments into big wins.
0DTE Trading: Understand how to use same-day options to protect your portfolio and capitalize on market moves.
Trading Tools & Insights: Get hands-on demonstrations of tools like the VIX Trading System, POP (Profit on Perimeter), and more.
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Risk Management: Never risk more than you bet.
Options Education: Clear, simplified lessons for all experience levels.
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