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How Can a Trader Use a Gamma Scalping Strategy?

Gamma scalping is a strategy where a trader attempts to profit from an option's high Gamma while maintaining a Delta-neutral position. The trader buys options (long Gamma) and continuously re-hedges the Delta by trading the underlying asset.

When the underlying price moves up, the trader sells the underlying; when it moves down, they buy it. The profit comes from buying low and selling high on the underlying asset, financed by the option's premium.

How Is a “Gamma Scalping” Strategy Executed?
How Does a Trader Maintain Delta-Neutrality over Time as the Underlying Price Changes?
What Is the Role of Gamma Hedging in Managing the Risk of a Quoted Options Book?
How Does Delta Hedging Work?