delta hedging does

Delta neutral = zero delta

Maintaining a delta-neutral position can be complex and may require frequent re-hedging, which can lead to lower cash flows and increased costs.

Example

A portfolio consisting of 100 call options and 100 put options on the same underlying stock with identical strike prices is delta neutral if the positive delta from the calls offsets the negative delta from the puts.

Remember this

Delta hedging is crucial for managing risk in options trading, as it aims to neutralize the impact of price changes in the underlying asset.

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