SpotGamma Academy – The Hedge Senior Trader
Website: https://spotgamma.com/
Course Platform: https://academy.spotgamma.com/

Course Description
The Senior Trader course from SpotGamma Academy is the intermediate level of The Hedge training series, designed for traders ready to go beyond fundamentals and develop the precision skill set required to think, manage, and execute like a seasoned options desk professional.

This program bridges theory and practical application, teaching you how to break down each of the key options Greeks, measure and manage their impact on positions, and anticipate market behavior through the lens of professional risk management. You will explore the mechanics of Delta hedging, understand the subtleties of implied vs. realized volatility, and learn to model how price, time, and volatility interact to shape the path of an option’s value.

Throughout the course, you will leverage SpotGamma’s proprietary tools and frameworks — the same approach used by top institutional traders — to gain an edge in decision-making and trade structuring. Whether your focus is on equities, indices, or volatility products, this course will give you the analytical toolkit to navigate complex markets with confidence.

Key Skills You Will Learn

• Evaluate the Key Greeks – Understand Delta, Gamma, Vega, and Theta in depth, and see their direct influence on portfolio risk and reward.

• Master Delta Hedging – Learn how market makers hedge and how those flows can move stock prices.

• Volatility Intelligence – Distinguish between realized and implied volatility and understand the Greeks linked to each.

• Multi-Dimensional Scenario Analysis – Combine spot price changes, time decay, and volatility shifts to project options value paths.

• Practical Trading Application – Translate theory into actionable strategies with real-world examples and market scenarios.

Course Structure & Modules

1. Introduction – Overview of the Senior Trader learning journey and SpotGamma’s approach.

2. Delta – Defining Delta, reading options chains, Delta profiles, hedging mechanics, HIRO Indicator insights.

3. Gamma – Gamma profile interpretation, Theta decay, expiry pinning, and the SpotGamma Equity Hub.

4. Vega – Realized vs. implied volatility, the Rule of 16, Vega profiles, and measuring realized volatility.

5. Greeks Combined – Integrating Delta, Gamma, and Vega in real market conditions; practical trade analysis.

6. Summary & Assessment – Key takeaways, glossary of terms, final exam to validate mastery.

Included Resources

• High-Definition Video Lessons – Step-by-step, on-demand content you can revisit anytime.

• Downloadable Slides & Visuals – All charts, diagrams, and key concept illustrations.

• Glossary of Terms – For quick reference while trading or revising concepts.

• Final Exam – Test your knowledge and earn your SpotGamma Senior Trader recognition.

• Bonus Content – “30 Years of Options Education in 30 Minutes” mini-series, Speaker Series with market experts, and Weekly Q&A session recordings.

Ideal For

• Options traders progressing from basic to advanced skills.

• Equity and volatility traders seeking professional-level risk management techniques.

• Analysts and portfolio managers who want to integrate options Greeks into decision-making.

• Self-directed traders aiming to think like a market maker.

About SpotGamma
Founded by industry veterans, SpotGamma specializes in market analysis rooted in options positioning and dealer hedging flows. Through cutting-edge data tools and professional-grade education, SpotGamma empowers traders to understand why markets move — not just how.

Product Listing Summary

• Title: SpotGamma Academy – The Hedge Senior Trader

• Type: Intermediate-Level Online Trading Course

• Format: On-Demand Video + Downloadable Materials + Live Q&A Recordings

• Length: Self-paced (multiple hours of instruction)

• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Options Trading

• Access: Online via SpotGamma Academy

• Price: See current pricing at https://spotgamma.com/

• Bonus: Access to exclusive SpotGamma insights and supplemental educational content.