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Gamma Scalping in Plain English

How market makers earn the carry on volatility, why retail rarely runs the strategy correctly, and what the math actually says about the hedge ratio you should keep.

By the author · APR 12, 2026 · 14 min read

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#options#volatility#market-making

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