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I need to take out a large 60-day IRA rollover "loan" and want to hedge the risk of the market rising while my money is withdrawn. However, I can't find any options on international or world indices with any reasonable open interest.
The only index with options that I see is heavily traded is SPY, with tens of thousands of contracts for June alone. On the other hand, VT or VXUS have only a few dozen options issued. There must be somewhere with reasonable volume to trade options on international indices?
Can you help answer these questions from other members on NexusFi?
I am not sure why you need an international exposure when you live in the USA. Being international you have interest rate and foreign exchange risk, so I am not sure why you decided to go the international route. Second, products like VXUS are funds that have their own fees and risks, so even if the options market was a bit more liquid you are adding more variables you should consider as part of risk.
This is just a suggestion: Why not look at the Options on ES, FDAX, etc They are international stock indicies which may help you in achieving your goal. Finally, what you describe as a hedge, is a pure outright speculation, not a classic definition of a hedge.
Matt
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There are a number of well-studied reasons why one should have international market exposure. I'm investing a market-cap weighted amount into international stock indices. Anyhow, that's all beside the point.
Unless I'm missing something, ES is the U.S. S&P 500. FDAX is Germany only; I need either options on a world index or excluding US.
I must not have been clear enough about my intentions. In a vacuum it would look like speculation, but I currently have a certain amount of money invested in US and international stock index funds. I said I need to withdraw the funds temporarily for a short-term loan.
Suppose world markets rise between the time I sold and the time I need to buy back the funds. That is a risk and it could be substantial. I want to hedge that risk; there's nothing speculative about it.
I understand now what you are trying to do, and yes the fact that you have international exposure does change the picture a bit. However, even if there is a "world index" it would have to be weighted proportionally right to your exposure in terms of percentage allocated world wide by the funds. I understand why you insist on calling this a hedge, never the less, in the absence of the underlying asset that matches your exposure 1:1, it is an outright speculation.
Matt
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Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. You may lose more than your initial investment. All posts are opinions and do not claim to be facts. Please conduct your own due diligence. Use only Risk capital when trading Futures.
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hello @Forex37
We can do these options via Wedbush, OEC or ADM.
Every single one of those allows SPAN margin, and according to how aggressive you get, we can find the right brokerage and platform for you. If you go to our home page, off the menu "Why Choose Optimus" and then "Multiple Clearing Options" where you could read about the different Options. We will dd another FCM shortly.
I hope this helps.
Matt
Optimus Futures
There is a risk of loss in futures trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. You may lose more than your initial investment. All posts are opinions and do not claim to be facts. Please conduct your own due diligence. Use only Risk capital when trading Futures.
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I`m really surprised, I`ve searched all over the US for an american brokerage offering eurex options on european indices. Spoke to OEC, who confirmed they wouldn`t offer such ( and added .. due to regulatory changes).
You most welcome. I am not sure of the specifics for your account for OEC, but I will conform again if it is possible.
I suggest to try and use Wedbush via CQG technology/Q Trader to try and do these Options.
Please PM Me your email, and I will arrange for a demo for you.
Thanks,
Matt
Optimus Futures
There is a risk of loss in futures trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. You may lose more than your initial investment. All posts are opinions and do not claim to be facts. Please conduct your own due diligence. Use only Risk capital when trading Futures.
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