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the greeks
What does the greeks mean?
The set of measures — delta, gamma, theta, vega, rho — quantifying how an option's price responds to the underlying, time, and volatility. WSB apes famously ignore them.
"I don't understand the Greeks, I just buy calls and pray."
Origin
Standard options terminology named after Greek letters; a running joke that WSB traders don't grasp them.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Greeks in options trading?
They're a set of risk metrics — delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho — that measure how an option's price reacts to the underlying stock, time decay, and volatility.
Why does WSB joke about the Greeks?
There's a running joke that WSB traders make reckless option bets without understanding the Greeks, buying calls 'and praying' instead of managing risk.
Do I need to know the Greeks to trade options?
You can trade without them, but understanding the Greeks helps you gauge and manage the real risk of an options position.
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