In this short clip from Macro-To-Micro Options Power Hour recorded on April 2, 2025, Samantha LaDuc and Hans Albrecht discuss current trading opportunities in energy and gold.
Hans highlights the unusual skew in options markets, especially in gold, where puts are unusually expensive compared to calls—opening up chances for downside put spreads.
He explains a specific trade he placed using a one-by-two put spread on GLD to benefit from this skew, while clarifying it’s not a true hedge but rather a tactical way to take advantage of volatility.
They also touch on market signals like forced liquidation and gold’s behavior as a potential crash indicator.
