SPDR Gold Shares Options Trading Guide
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What is GLD?
GLD GLD options provide liquid exposure to gold prices with moderate volatility, safe-haven dynamics, and inverse dollar correlation.
GLD options are popular for portfolio hedging and macro trades. Gold's safe-haven status creates IV spikes during geopolitical crises and market stress.
GLD Options Characteristics
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GLD options let you trade gold with options strategies. IV spikes during geopolitical events, inflation scares, and market crashes — making gold options natural portfolio hedges.
GLD Options FAQ
When should I use GLD options for hedging?
GLD puts or call spreads work as portfolio hedges during: geopolitical crises, inflation spikes, USD weakness, or equity market stress. Gold tends to rise when other assets fall, making it a natural diversifier.
What drives gold options volatility?
Fed policy (rate decisions affect gold's opportunity cost), inflation data (CPI), geopolitical events, USD strength, and central bank gold buying. IV spikes around FOMC meetings and major economic data releases.
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