This paper examines the performance from 1996 to 2020 of mean-variance efficient portfolios of monthly options with all available strikes on each of the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indexes, using a constrained optimization approach that incorporates position limits, transaction costs, and...

Ratios that indicate the statistical significance of a fund's alpha typically appraise its performance. A growing literature suggests that even in the absence of any ability to predict returns, holding options positions on the benchmark assets or trading frequently can significantly enhance...

Ratios that indicate the statistical significance of a fund’s alpha typically appraise its performance. A growing literature suggests that even in the absence of any ability to predict returns, holding options positions on the benchmark assets or trading frequently can significantly enhance...