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SPDR Gold Shares Options Trading Guide

Master GLD options trading with strategies tailored to SPDR Gold Shares's volatility profile and market dynamics.

Gold Exposure
Safe Haven
Inflation Hedge
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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

Avg Daily Volume
300K+ contracts
Typical Spread
$0.02-0.05
Typical IV Rank
15-35%
Expirations
Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, LEAPS
Price Range
$200-280
Correlation
Inverse correlation with USD, positive correlation with inflation expectations

Gold Without the Vault

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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