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Winter is citrus season. The sweetest and juiciest oranges, lemons and grapefruits appear in stores just when we seem to need them the most. What could be more welcome on a gray January day than a sunny burst of vitamin C from your favorite citrus fruit?

Not only are citrus fruits delicious and healthy, but they also have a long association with the Jewish people. Humans have cultivated citrus fruits, which originally came from south and east Asia, for thousands of years. Indeed, we Jews are aware, if perhaps unconsciously, of the ancient connection between humans and citrus fruits because of how we celebrate the festival of Sukkot. An etrog— which in botanical terms is an ancient citrus variety known as a citron — is an essential part of that holiday observance. While the Bible does not mention the etrog by name, the citron was identified as the required “fruit of the goodly tree” as early as the second century B.C.E.

As Jews began to spread out into the Diaspora during the late Roman Empire, they had to ensure that, come autumn, they could still find a perfect etrog to use for this important religious observance. Thus, one of the many agricultural activities these settlers engaged in was cultivating citrons. (Interestingly, these early centers of Jewish population coincide with continued areas of citrus production in the Mediterranean today: southern Spain, Sicily and Calabria in Italy, the Nile Delta, the Levant and Algeria.) Many scholars attribute the continued cultivation of citrus fruits in Europe following the collapse of the Roman empire, and the ensuing chaos, to Jewish horticulturists whose need for the fruit was undiminished.

The cultivation of other citrus species was a byproduct of these early Jewish settlers’ need for citron. Almost all citrus varieties are sexually compatible with one another, and they are highly prone to mutation. Such traits allowed their genes to mix naturally for thousands of years and made it feasible for humans to cross-breed the different varieties. Indeed, just about every citrus fruit you have ever seen comes from just three ancestors: the citron, the pomelo and the mandarin.

From the 10th century onward, citron trees served as grafting stock for other kinds of citrus. By the end of the 13th century, fruits that we would recognize as oranges and lemons were widely grown in the land of Israel and by the next century Jewish merchants, through their contacts in the Levant began importing them to Italy.

Thus began the long association between Jews and the citrus trade in the eyes of Europeans. Starting in the Middle Ages, Jewish merchants traveled from the Mediterranean to northern and eastern Europe with citrons to sell to their brothers and sisters living in colder climes. This led to a thriving trade in all kinds of citrus, not merely etrogs, and not only to Jewish customers. Italian Jewish traders who settled in Germany used their contacts to import citrus from the Mediterranean to sell to any customers who could afford the high price. In 18th-century England, Jewish peddlers were known to specialize in citrus fruits.

Beginning in the 19th century, Zionist rabbis and other Jewish leaders began encouraging their followers to seek out citrons grown in Palestine instead of those grown around the Mediterranean. This was due in part to anti-Jewish riots on the Greek island of Corfu where many of the citrons destined for northern Europe were grown. Today, of course, Israeli farmers continue to grow and export citrus — more to Europe than to the United States, which has its own robust citrus industry — especially the famous Jaffa orange, which in the 1950s and ’60s was a symbol of pride for the young nation.

So, when you peel a perfect round orange or squeeze some lemon into your tea this winter, know that it is in large part due to the efforts of Jewish farmers and merchants from centuries ago that today we enjoy such a wide variety of citrus fruits.

In that spirit, at this bountiful time of year, do not limit yourselves to the familiar lemons, limes and navel oranges. Explore the whole range of citrus fruits from blood oranges and Key limes to Meyer lemons, pomelos and kumquats. Your local grocery store should have a wide variety of these novel citrus fruits available through March. Here is a guide to some of the best of winter citrus for your enjoyment.

Blood Orange: There are three types — Moro, Tarocco and Sanguinello — with a flavor that ranges from tart to semi-sweet depending on the type and season. Named for the deep, beet red color of their flesh, blood oranges are usually smaller than navel oranges and have a dimpled peel. Because of its unique color, the blood orange is often incorporated into recipes, from cocktails to preserves.

Cara Cara: Chefs love this pink-fleshed navel orange. It’s slightly sweeter and less acidic than a regular orange and has a very delicate berry flavor. Use this variety in place of oranges in any recipe or add them to a citrus salad for extra color and brightness.

Seville Sour Orange: This variety is sometimes called the bitter orange and commonly used in the production of marmalade. The Seville is tart and grown throughout the Mediterranean, but can be hard to find in the U.S. It’s also the a key ingredient in the orange-flavored liqueur Triple Sec.

Meyer Lemons: This lemon-orange hybrid is the darling of the citrus world. Its rind is a vibrant, deep yellow and has a strongly perfumed, almost herbal aroma. Its flesh is darker in color than a regular lemon and more sweet than tart, which means you can use the raw segments in a salad, much like an orange or grapefruit. Delicious in baked goods, marmalade or lemon curd.

Key Limes: Smaller than its cousin, the Persian lime, the Key lime is particularly juicy and acidic. It has a smooth rind, a greenish-yellow color when ripe and lots of seeds. Key limes have a distinctive aroma and taste which make them a favorite of bakers everywhere. Of course, pie is what Key limes are best known for, but you can substitute Key lime juice in any lime recipe for a fresh twist.

Pomelos: Often the size of bowling balls, pomelos can look intimidating. The rind can range in color from yellow to green, and the pulp can be white, pink, or somewhere in between. The pith is very thick, so it’s best to cut away as much of the rind and pith as you can first before peeling away at its segments. Think of the taste of a pomelo as akin to a mild grapefruit—sweet and without bitterness. Pomelos are common in southeast Asian cuisine.

Kumquats: You can actually eat the skin of these tiny citrus fruits. About the size of a large olive, kumquats tend to be sweet on the outside and quite tart on the inside. You can slice them into salads, muddle them in a cocktail, candy them or even cook them down into a sweet and spicy chutney.

Buddha’s Hand: This citrus easily wins the prize for most bizarre looking. The fingerlike fruit has a complex lemon aroma and actually contains no pulp or juice—it’s made up of a yellow rind and white pith. The rind can be used in any place lemon zest is called for, or try candying the peel.

Craving some citrus? Try one of these:

Moroccan Orange and Black Olive Salad

Orange and Pomegranate Salad

Lemon Chicken Soup with Swiss Chard and Rice

Blood Orange Martini

Lemon Sponge Cake with Candied Citrus

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Tooth fairy

Tooth fairy

The tooth fairy is a folkloric figure of early childhood in Western and Western-influenced cultures.  The folklore states that when children lose one of their baby teeth, they should place it underneath their pillow or on their bedside table; the Tooth Fairy will visit while they sleep, replacing the lost tooth with a small payment.

Origins

During the Middle Ages, other superstitions arose surrounding children's teeth. Children in England were instructed to burn their baby teeth, on pain of spending eternity searching for the baby teeth in the afterlife. Fear of witches was another reason to bury or burn teeth. In medieval Europe, it was thought that a witch could assume total power over someone if they were to obtain one of their teeth. 

Another modern incarnation of these traditions into an actual Tooth Fairy has been traced to a 1908 "Household Hints" item in the Chicago Daily Tribune:

Tooth Fairy. Many a refractory child will allow a loose tooth to be removed if he knows about the Tooth Fairy. If he takes his little tooth and puts it under the pillow when he goes to bed the Tooth Fairy will come in the night and take it away, and in its place will leave some little gift. It is a nice plan for mothers to visit the 5-cent counter and lay in a supply of articles to be used on such occasions. 

Appearance

Unlike Father Christmas and, to a lesser extent, the Easter Bunny, there are few details of the Tooth Fairy's appearance that are consistent in various versions of the myth. A 1984 study conducted by Rosemary Wells revealed that most, 74 percent of those surveyed, believed the Tooth Fairy to be female, while 12 percent believed the Tooth Fairy to be neither male nor female, and 8 percent believed the Tooth Fairy could be either male or female.  When asked about her findings regarding the Tooth Fairy's appearance, Wells explained: "You've got your basic Tinkerbell-type Tooth Fairy with the wings, wand, a little older and whatnot. Then you have some people who think of the tooth fairy as a man, a bunny rabbit, or a mouse."  One review of published children's books and popular artwork found the Tooth Fairy to be depicted in many different forms, including as a child with wings, a pixie, a dragon, a blue mother-figure, a flying ballerina, two little older men, a dental hygienist, occasionally a female dentist, a potbellied flying man smoking a cigar, a bat, a bear, and others. Unlike the well-established imagining of Santa Claus, differences in renderings of the Tooth Fairy are not as upsetting to children. 

Depiction on coins and currency 

Starting in 2011, the Royal Canadian Mint began selling special sets for newborn babies, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, "Oh Canada", and the Tooth Fairy. The Tooth Fairy quarters, which were issued only in 2011 and 2012, were packaged separately. 

In 2020, the Royal Australian Mint began issuing "Tooth Fairy kits" that included commemorative $2 coins.

Reward

The reward left varies by country, the family's economic status, amounts the child's peers report receiving, and other factors.  A 2013 survey by Visa Inc. found that American children receive $3.70 per tooth on average.  According to the same survey, only 3% of children find a dollar or less and 8% find a five-dollar bill or more under their pillow. 

The reward is affected by inflation.  According to data gathered by the American dental insurance company Delta Dental, the average payout per tooth in the United States rose from $1.30 in 1998 to $6.23 in 2023.  According to Delta Dental, the payout's trends typically mirror macroeconomic conditions and the S&P 500 stock index. 

Delta Dental found that the first tooth lost gets a higher reward than other teeth on average in the United States.

Belief

Belief in the Tooth Fairy is viewed in two very different ways. On the one hand, children's beliefs are seen as part of the trusting nature of childhood. Conversely, belief in the Tooth Fairy is frequently used to label adults as being too trusting and ready to believe anything. 

Parents tend to view the myth as providing comfort for children in losing a tooth.  Research finds that belief in the Tooth Fairy may comfort a child experiencing fear or pain from losing a tooth.  Mothers especially seem to value a child's belief as a sign that their "baby" is still a child and is not "growing up too soon".  By encouraging belief in a fictional character, parents allow themselves to be comforted that their child still believes in fantasy and is not yet "grown up". 

Children often discover the Tooth Fairy is imaginary as part of the age 5- to 7-year shift, often connecting this to other gift-bearing imaginary figures (such as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny). 

Author Vicki Lansky advises parents to tell their children early that the tooth fairy pays much more for a perfect tooth than a decayed one. According to Lansky, some families leave a note with the payment, praising the child for good dental habits. 

Research findings suggest a possible relationship between a child's continued belief in the Tooth Fairy (and other fictional characters) and false memory syndrome

Related myths

El Ratón Pérez (Spain and Latin America) 

In Spain and Hispanic America, El Ratoncito Pérez or Ratón Pérez (lit. transl. Perez the Little Mouse or Perez Mouse) is equivalent to the Tooth Fairy. He first appeared in an 1894 tale written by Luis Coloma for King Alfonso XIII, who had just lost a milk tooth at the age of eight.  As is traditional in other cultures, when a child loses a tooth it is customary for the child to place it under the pillow so that El Ratoncito Pérez will exchange it for a small payment or gift. The tradition is almost universal in Spanish cultures, with some slight differences.

He is generally known as "El Ratoncito Pérez",  except for some regions of Mexico, Peru, and Chile, where he is called "El Ratón de los Dientes" (transl. The Tooth Mouse), and in Argentina, Venezuela, Uruguay, and Colombia, where he is known simply as "El Ratón Pérez". He was used by Colgate marketing in Venezuela  and Spain.

Elsewhere in Europe 

In Italy, the Tooth Fairy (Fatina dei denti) is also often replaced by a tiny mouse named Topolino. In some areas the same role is held by Saint Apollonia, known as Santa Polonia in Veneto.  (Saint Apollonia's legendary martyrdom involved having her teeth broken; she is frequently depicted artistically holding a tooth and is considered the patron saint of dentistry and those with toothache and dental problems.)

In France and French-speaking Belgium, this character is called La Petite Souris (The Little Mouse). From parts of Lowland Scotland comes a tradition similar to the fairy mouse: a white fairy rat who purchases children's teeth with coins.

In Catalonia, the most popular would be Els Angelets (little angels) and also "Les animetes" (little souls) and as in the other countries, the tooth is placed under the pillow in exchange of a coin or a little token.

In the Basque Country, and especially in Biscay, there is Mari Teilatukoa ("Mary from the roof"), who lives in the roof of the baserri and catches the teeth thrown by the children. In Cantabria, he is known as L'Esquilu de los dientis ("the tooth squirrel). 

Asia and Africa

In Japan, a different variation calls for lost upper teeth to be thrown straight down to the ground and lower teeth straight up into the air; the idea is that incoming teeth will grow in straight. 

In Korea, throwing both upper and lower teeth on the roof was common.  The practice is rooted around the Korean national bird, the magpie. It is said that if the magpie finds a tooth on the roof, it will bring good luck.  Some scholars think the myth derived from the word 까치(Ka-chi) which was a middle Korean word for magpies that sounds similar to "new teeth", or because of the significance of magpies in Korean mythology as a messenger between gods and humans. 

In Middle Eastern countries

 (including Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and Sudan), there is a tradition of throwing a baby tooth up into the sky to the sun or to Allah. This tradition may originate in a pre-Islamic offering dating back to the 13th century. It was also mentioned by Izz bin Hibat Allah Al Hadid in the 13th century. 

In Mali, children throw baby teeth into the chicken coop to receive a chicken the following day. 

In Afrikaans speaking families in South Africa, children leave their teeth in a shoe so that the Tandemuis (Tooth Mouse) can replace the teeth with money.

In popular culture

In 1927, a children's playwright, Esther Watkins Arnold, brought to life an extraordinary, elf-like creature, in an 8-page playlet. She playfully christened it as the "Tooth fairy", and this mythical creature had the power to fly around visiting young children, to collect their fallen (milk) teeth.

See also

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark – A film featuring an early version of the creatures

Fairy

Ratoncito Pérez – Spanish tooth mouse

Hammaspeikko – Finnish tooth troll

Hogfather – Discworld novel featuring their version of the Tooth Fairy

CR   ::      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_fairy

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While the Western press exists to serve the bourgeois establishment and is therefore notoriously unreliable, it can usually be counted on to properly identify their enemies. In 2007 the Economist reported that in spite of the mass migration of workers to China’s eastern urban centers, pay for factory workers was rising at double digit rates in the Pearl River delta near Hong Kong. “Everyone should be aware that China has changed,” said a member of the Hong Kong legislature. “Reform has stopped,” complained a paper published in 2009 by the Council on Foreign Relations and the Heritage Foundation, citing new laws in the PRC that enhanced workers’ rights and restricted private firms from buying or selling goods and services at unreasonable prices. It reserved particular ire for the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, calling it a “xenophobic organ” of the Communist Party that “[assailed] foreign firms” for “minor violations.” During Hu’s tenure, universal healthcare was readopted. Privatization was halted, then reversed. Bourgeois Western economists, who at first had happily believed their own propaganda and convinced themselves that private capital would ultimately destroy socialism in China on its own, no matter what Deng said, finally noticed an extremely worrying—to them—aspect to the PRC’s entire reform program: the vast majority of state-owned companies that had been “privatized” actually hadn’t been. Despite being publicly traded on domestic and foreign stock exchanges, China’s new private enterprises were quite often still controlled by the government through byzantine ownership structures involving state-run holding companies or domestic financial institutions (which are also state-owned). In 2009, two-thirds of state-owned enterprises had been officially privatized, yet three-quarters of these remained indirectly state-owned—meaning that only about 15% of the public sector had truly entered private control. Between 1998 and 2007, closures and privatizations of state-owned firms were limited to smaller entities while more new large state-owned firms had been created. China’s actual private sector did continue to grow and prosper, but not at the expense of the state-run economy. Of the 98 Chinese companies listed on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2015, only 22 were private, and the largest 12 were state-owned; by 2021, the number of Chinese companies on the list had increased to 130—the most of any country in the world—yet over two-thirds of this increase had come from the public sector, which added 22 companies to the list, while the private sector added only ten.

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Greece evaluates sale of Mirage 2000 jets to India 🇮🇳

Although the expected selling price is modest, Athens sees an opportunity for broader strategic cooperation with New Delhi.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/08/2024 - 19:28in Military

The leadership of the Hellenic Air Force is exploring the possibility of selling the 18 Mirage 2000 EGM/BGM to India, a proposal that was communicated to the Prime Minister's office and the Ministry of National Defense of Greece.

The aircraft served until 2022 in the 332ª "Hawk" Squadron, and most of them are not in flight condition, while some were cannibalized to keep the others flying. However, it seems that there is fertile ground between the two parties and do not rule out the possibility of the subject of the sale of the fighters to be discussed during the future visit of Prime Minister K. Mitsotakis to New Delhi.

Squadron 332 struggled with problems of availability of the Mirage 2000, resulting in the abandonment of some aircraft on the runways of Tanagra and others cannibalized because they were beyond the operational life.

At the end of 2023, New Delhi decided to communicate its interest to the Greek part in acquiring used Mirage 2000, as it plans to keep these fighters in service for at least another decade. Athens, aiming to further strengthen defense relations with India, has already decided to sell the retired Mirage. The Air Force General Staff expects to profit

However, the criterion for its sale is more political than economic. In the General Staff of the Greek Air Force, which is directly involved, they do not expect profits. On the contrary, they maintain modest expectations regarding the selling price of aircraft, which are unfortunately in poor condition. The experts' estimate is that, at best, they will be sold for a few million euros.

These 18 Mirage, which carried the weight of the interceptions in the skies of the Aegean Sea, were withdrawn from service in January 2022 with the arrival of the Rafale. The aircraft were inactivated due to lack of support long before the arrival of the new French fighters. However, there are still users of the French delta fighter, such as India, which maintains about 50 aircraft in three combat squads and may be interested in supplementing any losses or renewing its stock of spare parts for existing ones.

The Hellenic Air Force is also evaluating the future of the newest Mirage 2000-5 operated by Squadron 331 "Teseu". Although the support contract has improved its availability, concerns about its compatibility with evolving technologies and high integration costs, such as the proposed Link-16 terminal, have led to a reassessment.

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How Bitcoin Options Compare to Equity Index Options: Volatility Correlation and Skew

How Bitcoin Options Compare to Equity Index Options: Volatility, Correlation, and Skew Bitcoin options are derivative contracts that grant investors the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell Bitcoin at a predetermined price before a specified expiration date. Major cryptocurrency exchanges offer options on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, including select tokens. However, the vast majority of trading takes place on the Deribit options exchange, which alone accounts for over 90% of Bitcoin options trading volume. With the growing popularity of Bitcoin options, an important question arises: how do Bitcoin options' volatility dynamics behave? Reference [1] explores this issue. The study first highlights a key difference between Bitcoin and equity markets: in traditional stock markets, volatility tends to decline when stock indices rise. In contrast, cryptocurrency volatility can increase regardless of whether prices are moving up or down. This characteristic is reflected in the dynamics of Bitcoin’s volatility surface. The article further compares the equity index and Bitcoin options. In equity markets, the correlation between an index's price and its implied volatility is typically large and negative. However, for Bitcoin, this correlation appears to be regime-dependent. From August 2019 to November 2020, the correlation between Bitcoin’s price and its 30-day ATM implied volatility was approximately -0.42. During the following five months, it rose sharply to 0.74, and between July and November 2022, the correlation was nearly neutral at 0.08. In traditional equity markets, the pronounced and nearly linear skew of the implied volatility curve means that the options that increase the most in price following a market downturn are those with the lowest moneyness. By contrast, Bitcoin’s implied volatility curve was relatively symmetric before the crash on March 12, 2020. At that time, ATM options had the lowest volatility, around 50%, while both OTM puts and calls had roughly equal but higher volatilities of approximately 75% for moneyness levels of 0.7 and 1.3. However, a clear asymmetry in the volatility smile emerged after the crash, as risk-averse investors sought protection against another significant price drop. The implied volatility of 30-day deep OTM puts surged to nearly 200%. For the first time, Bitcoin exhibited a pronounced negative skew, though the skew remained flatter than what is typically observed in equity index options. Despite these differences, Bitcoin's implied volatility dynamics do share some similarities with equity index options. First, volatilities at different moneyness levels tend to move in tandem with ATM volatility of the same maturity, showing a high degree of correlation. Second, Bitcoin’s implied volatility term structure exhibits cycles of backwardation during high-volatility periods and contango during relatively calm market conditions. Bitcoin’s implied volatilities tend to move in sync, with minimal dispersion, throughout most backwardation periods, similar to equity index volatility term structures. This article provides valuable insights for investors, portfolio managers, and market makers in the Bitcoin options market, offering a deeper understanding of its volatility patterns and risk dynamics. Let us know what you think in the comments below or in the discussion forum. References [1] Alexander, C., & Imeraj, A. (2023). Delta hedging bitcoin options with a smile. Quantitative Finance, 23(5), 799–817. Article Source Here: How Bitcoin Options Compare to Equity Index Options: Volatility, Correlation, and Skew via Harbourfront Technologies - Feed https://ift.tt/7gXproe March 04, 2025 at 04:11AM

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How to Incorporate an Options Calculator into Your Risk Management Strategy?

When engaging in options trading, one of the most important elements is managing risk. An Options Calculator is a powerful tool that can help you evaluate and manage the risks associated with your trades. In this article, we’ll show you how to use an Options Calculator to enhance your trading strategy and minimize potential losses.

The Role of an Options Calculator in Risk Management

The primary role of an Options Calculator is to give you a clear picture of the potential outcomes of each trade. Whether you are buying calls, puts, or even employing more complex strategies like straddles or spreads, the calculator allows you to analyze risk and reward based on various factors.

Understanding the Greeks

The Greeks—Delta, Gamma, Theta, and Vega—are key components that any serious trader should be familiar with. An Options Calculator helps you calculate the Greeks for any option, providing invaluable insights into how the price of the underlying asset will affect your position. For example, Theta will show you how time decay impacts the value of your options position, while Gamma helps assess how the option’s Delta changes as the stock price moves.

By understanding these values, you can fine-tune your trading strategy to avoid large losses and ensure that your positions align with your risk tolerance.

Example: Using the Options Calculator for a Covered Call Strategy

Imagine you have 100 shares of a stock and you’re interested in a covered call. Using an Options Calculator, you can easily determine the premium you’ll receive for selling a call option and how this affects your overall risk exposure. It allows you to analyze the potential return from the premium while accounting for the possibility of the stock being called away.

Conclusion: Reducing Risk with Data-Driven Decisions

Using an Options Calculator as part of your trading strategy is an excellent way to minimize risk. By understanding the full scope of your trade, you are better equipped to make informed decisions that align with your investment goals. Incorporating this tool into your daily trading routine can help you develop a more disciplined and controlled trading approach.

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The Bullish Percent Index and Delta Neutral Strategies: Hidden Weapons for Unstoppable Forex Gains Picture this: You wake up, check your trades, and see profits rolling in like you just hit the Forex jackpot. No more heart-racing moments when the market flips faster than your morning pancakes. Sound like a dream? It doesn’t have to be. The truth is, the pros aren’t just relying on the usual RSI, MACD, or that gut feeling we all pretend is intuition (but is really just caffeine). They’re tapping into elite tools like the Bullish Percent Index (BPI) and mastering Delta Neutral Strategies—the underground arsenal that can keep your account green while others are panic-selling. Let’s break it down—with humor, empathy, and ninja-level insights—so you can level up your Forex game today. Why Your Indicators Are Letting You Down (And How BPI Saves You) Ever feel like your indicators are lying to you? You spot a perfect buy signal, enter the trade, and boom—the market nosedives like your hopes on a Monday morning. Here’s the problem: Most indicators lag. They show what happened, not what’s brewing under the surface. That’s where the Bullish Percent Index (BPI) steps in like a seasoned bodyguard who can sense trouble before it kicks off. What Is the Bullish Percent Index? Originally from stock trading, the BPI measures the percentage of currency pairs on a point-and-figure chart showing a buy signal. Think of it as a market-wide health check: - Above 70%: Overbought territory—buyers are partying, but the hangover (correction) is coming. - Below 30%: Oversold zone—sellers are exhausted, and a bounce could be brewing. Why Forex Traders Should Care While stocks get all the BPI love, Forex traders are quietly adapting it for currency pairs. It reveals when the market is overheating or due for a reversal—long before other indicators pick up the scent. Case Study: In 2023, a group of institutional traders applied a custom BPI model to GBP/AUD. When retail traders were piling into buys, BPI flashed over 75%. Smart money went short. The result? A 280-pip drop while retail accounts bled. (Source: Bloomberg Forex Analysis Report, 2023) Pro Tip: Combine BPI with sentiment analysis tools like the StarseedFX Community Membership to gauge herd behavior: Join here. Delta Neutral Strategies: When You Want Profit Without Picking Sides Now, let’s talk about hedging—but not the kind that leaves you confused and hedged up like a badly pruned garden. Delta Neutral Strategies are the secret sauce when you want consistent returns regardless of whether GBP/AUD decides to moon or crash. What Is Delta Neutral in Forex? Borrowed from options trading, delta neutral means balancing your positions so your portfolio isn’t affected by small price movements. Think of it like this: You buy a long GBP/AUD position, but also short GBP/CHF. When GBP moves, one position gains, the other offsets the loss. The Real Magic: Forex Pairs Hedging Most traders hedge poorly—like buying two umbrellas for one rainstorm. Here’s a smarter approach: - Identify Correlated Pairs: Use tools like the Smart Trading Tool at StarseedFX: Optimize your trades. - Opposite Positioning: Long GBP/AUD while shorting AUD/USD balances exposure to AUD. - Risk Reduction: If GBP/AUD moves against you, gains from AUD/USD soften the blow. Insider Data: According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), 74% of institutional Forex desks employ some form of delta neutral positioning to reduce volatility exposure (BIS Triennial Central Bank Survey, 2022). Combining BPI & Delta Neutral: The Ninja Fusion for Consistent Gains Here’s where the pros flex their knowledge. Combining BPI signals with Delta Neutral positioning can give you sniper-like precision. Step-By-Step Blueprint: - Scan BPI: If it’s above 70%, prepare to short. Below 30%? Look for buying potential. - Delta Neutral Pairing: Choose a correlated pair to hedge. E.g., when shorting GBP/AUD, consider long AUD/USD. - Enter Gradually: Scale in your positions. No all-in YOLOs here. - Track Divergences: Watch for when your hedge moves opposite the primary position—a sign to close or adjust. - Reevaluate BPI Weekly: The index shifts. Don’t marry your position; date it. Underground Hacks That Even Pros Miss - Micro-Timeframe BPI: Institutions are experimenting with hourly BPI readings for scalping strategies. Results? Some traders reported reducing drawdowns by 18%. - Inverse Delta Neutral: When news events spike volatility, flip your delta neutral positions to capture short-term extremes. - Correlations Shift: In 2024, correlations between GBP and AUD weakened temporarily due to Bank of England policy shifts. Watch economic calendars and adjust. (Source: Reuters Forex Insights, 2024) Final Takeaway: Adapt, Hedge, Win Mastering Bullish Percent Index and Delta Neutral Strategies isn’t about flashy moves. It’s about playing chess while others are playing checkers—with their eyes closed. Embrace these tools, stay flexible, and build a portfolio that thrives, rain or shine. And hey, if your strategy ever flops, just remember—at least you didn’t accidentally sell your favorite currency pair because you were still half-asleep. Level Up With StarseedFX Resources: - Stay Ahead with Real-Time Forex News: Click here - Learn Advanced Strategies for Free: Explore courses - Join the Inner Circle: Join StarseedFX Community —————– Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated Read the full article

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Trusted & Best Beverage Distributor and Supplier in UAE

We see different types of beverages that capture consumers’ attention. From Red Bull energy drinks to Coca-Cola, we have some of the best beverages in the UAE that are in high demand and known to most people. Local retailers, online stores, and supermarkets look for top beverage distributors. This allows you to order a large stock of beverages directly from an FMCG manufacturer quickly and efficiently. If you’re looking for the right beverage distributor, this guide will tell you about the most trustworthy and best beverage distributors and suppliers in the UAE. Let’s get started!

Top 4 Best Beverage Distributors and Suppliers in UAE

In the UAE, beverage distributors and suppliers act as middlemen to export and import beverages from top brands directly to consumers. The primary advantage of these companies is they accept bulk orders while providing huge discounts on their products. Many FMCG companies are regarded as the top beverage distributors globally. After conducting in-depth research and consulting with experts, we have compiled our list of four trusted and leading beverage distributors and suppliers in the UAE: 

Treasure Orbit 

Treasure Orbit is the best beverage distributor and supplier in the UAE. It is a leading brand that offers a wide range of beverages, including energy drinks, soft drinks, juices, sparkling water, and more. They sell premium-quality FMCG products to individuals and small- to large-sized wholesalers. Its international team of trade experts is flexible, responsive, and adaptive to the demands of its customers. 

This FMCG company has provided cost-effective export and import services for years and helped local and international wholesalers receive their beverages on time. The company emphasizes a customer-centric philosophy and makes lasting connections with its customers. Online retailers, supermarket chains, wholesale distributors, e-commerce platforms, restaurant chains, private label brands, and more order the high-quality products from them. 

Today, Treasure Orbit has established a respected and top presence in the UAE. This is because of its skilled team and strong logistic network. That enables the company to provide fresh, high-quality, and well-packaged FMCG products in different parts of the world. They provide beverages, including Red Bull Energy Drink, Prime Energy Drink, Monster Energy Drink, Nescafe Coffee, Chupa Chups Soda, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Evian, Perrier, and others. 

A robust export system backs the company for products and ensures responsiveness and customer satisfaction by providing high-quality FMCG products. You can simply build partnerships with Treasure Orbit to receive their quality services.

SAFCO BEVERAGE DIVISION

SAFCO Beverages Division is a renowned global supplier and distributor of beverages. The company was founded in 1962, which makes it a trusted and experienced FMCG distributor worldwide. Juma AI Majid Holding Group helps the company to show reliability and trustworthiness in its export and import services. 

Countless small and large wholesalers have benefited from the company’s distribution services. The company has comprehensive trade coverages, including modern trade, traditional trade, HORECA, e-commerce channels, and others. Their partnerships with top FMCG brands guarantee a consistent supply of high-quality products. 

SAFCO Beverage Division provides a diverse range of beverages, including flavoring syrups, purees, frappe powders, soft drinks, mixers, non-alcoholic wines, organic beverage solutions, and others. The company provides popular brands like Rubicon Drinks, Delta Cafés, Nestle Professionals, and more. With the help of effective marketing practices and a strong logistics network, the company delivers its products in the Middle East and beyond. They connect with respected small and large businesses and accept bulk orders.

Treasure Island

Treasure Island is another top beverage distributor and supplier on our list. The company has a strong global presence with offices in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, and Africa. This makes its export and import services available across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The company is known for its high-quality products and prompt service built over 12 years of innovation.

At Treasure Island, the company offers a wide range of beverages, including soft drinks, energy drinks, juices, water, sports drinks, coffee, and tea. With a strong distribution network, they enable seamless global procurement and distribution. All of their products come with premium safety and high-quality distribution services.

The company provides its popular beverages, like Red Bull, Heineken, Corona, Nestle, Ferrero, Pringles, Monster Energy, and others. You can purchase these products in bulk from the company and expect timely delivery with quality. Their team is constantly developing and adopting the latest local and global strategies for trusted FMCG supplier services.

RS Foods

RS Foods is the last but not the least in this list. This company is also a big name in providing the best beverage delivery services all over the world. They have a global reach and supply products worldwide, covering regions like the USA, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and others.

 A wide variety of beverages, such as energy drinks, soft drinks, juices, tea, and cider, make up the company’s diverse portfolio. The company provides Red Bull, Monster Energy, Heineken, Corona, Ferrero, Pringles, and more. They supply demanding FMCG goods worldwide, ensuring consistent product availability.

At RS Foods, they have strong local and global marketing connections. It has extensive experience and established relationships in global trade and beverage distribution. One of the significant attributes of the company is helping clients develop new flavors and launch products with private labels. The company provides competitive pricing and high-quality products at reasonable prices.

The Bottom Line

The beverage market in the UAE is huge, and people are extremely passionate about their drinks. These FMCG products have become a prominent part of our lives. They are greatly used in social gatherings, celebrations, and cultures as a dominant form of happiness and togetherness. As a wholesaler, having a large stock of these products helps you to avoid being out of stock, especially in demanding occasions and seasons. Connect with a reliable FMCG distributor to help you experience useful services. We have mentioned the top beverage providers in UAE that will help you make the right decision in choosing the best FMCG provider in the world.

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Top Indian Real-time Market Data API Provider for NSE/BSE/MCX

True Data offers real-time data of Indian Stock Markets through robust APIs that provide up-to-the-minute insights for investors and traders alike. This innovative platform serves as a powerful tool for accessing accurate and reliable market information, enabling users to make informed decisions quickly and efficiently. The live stock market data feed and live market data APIs offered by True Data not only drive their own cutting-edge data products but empower individuals and organizations to enhance their financial strategies and stay ahead of market trends. Whether you are a seasoned investor or a novice looking to navigate the complexities of the stock market, our comprehensive data solutions cater to a wide range of needs, ensuring that you have access to the latest market data at your fingertips. With a user-friendly interface and seamless integration capabilities, our market data APIs make it easy to retrieve and analyze market data in real-time, allowing you to stay ahead of the curve. 

Streaming Live Data API

Our  Level 1 (L1) data is provided at a one-second interval, giving real-time updates on the single best bid and ask details for a particular financial instrument. This vital information reflects the most competitive prices at which buyers are willing to purchase and sellers are willing to sell the asset at any given moment. By having access to this data, market participants can make informed decisions based on the latest market dynamics, allowing them to execute trades effectively and stay ahead of the curve.

Live Options Chain API

We offer streamless access to retrieve the complete option chain for any underlying asset with a single query. This feature delivers detailed, real-time data on strike prices, expiration dates, and trading volumes for all associated options. By consolidating information into a single request, users gain a comprehensive view of the market without needing multiple queries, enhancing analysis and decision-making process.

Real-time Option Greeks API

Access crucial metrics such as IV, Delta, Theta, Vega, Gamma, and more with one effortless call. This API simplifies the process of gathering critical data for options trading, saving time and enhancing the analytical capabilities of traders. Providing over 16 essential matrices, it ensures users have the information needed for data-driven decisions. 

Real-time Exchange Snapshot API

Gather up-to-the-minute information on the entire exchange segment with a single call. This feature provides a comprehensive overview of market activities, trends, and fluctuations, enabling users to monitor the broader market efficiently and effectively.

Why We Stand Out as India’s Best Stock Market Data API Provider?

TrueData's Market Data API is not only a powerful Indian stock market API but also a highly versatile tool that allows users to access a wide range of functionalities. With this API, users can seamlessly retrieve live stock market data, delve into real-time Options Chain data, monitor order status over WebSocket, implement automated trading strategies, and constantly watch over their portfolio in real-time. Moreover, this API offers comprehensive market insights and analytics that can assist traders and investors in making well-informed decisions. 

The real-time data provided by True Data’s real-time data API enables users to stay updated with market trends, track stock movements, and respond promptly to market changes. By leveraging this API, traders can optimize their trading activities, enhance their decision-making process, and ultimately improve their trading performance. Whether you are a seasoned trader or a beginner in the stock market, Our Market Data Feed API is a valuable tool to stay ahead in the dynamic world of stock trading. Make the most of this API to gain a competitive edge, streamline your trading operations, and achieve your financial goals efficiently.

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Derivatives and Risk Management in the Best Share Market Courses

As financial markets become increasingly complex, understanding derivatives and risk management is essential. The best share market course provide insights into these advanced concepts, empowering traders to navigate modern markets effectively.

1. What Are Derivatives?

Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from underlying assets like stocks, commodities, or currencies.

Options: Provide the right to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price.

Futures: Contracts to buy or sell an asset at a specified future date and price.

Swaps: Agreements to exchange financial obligations.

2. Importance of Derivatives

Derivatives play a crucial role in modern financial markets:

Hedging: Protect investments from adverse price movements.

Leverage: Amplify potential returns with a smaller initial investment best share market course.

Price Discovery: Reflect market expectations and influence asset prices.

3. Risk Management Strategies

The best courses teach practical risk mitigation techniques:

Stop-Loss Orders: Set predefined levels to limit potential losses.

Portfolio Diversification: Spread investments across asset classes to reduce risk.

Delta Hedging: Offset risks associated with options trading.

4. Derivatives in Modern Trading

The growing popularity of derivatives among young investors underscores the need for education.

Retail Participation: More retail traders are exploring options and futures.

Technology Integration: Platforms simplify derivatives trading with user-friendly interfaces.

Conclusion

The best share market course equip participants with a deep understanding of derivatives and risk management, preparing them to tackle the challenges of modern financial markets with confidence.

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--furthermore there are some other things we're going to discuss in a moment

Frank Castle hardcastle

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Understanding Option Chain: A Comprehensive Guide

 An option chain is a listing of all available options contracts for a specific underlying asset. It provides crucial data for traders to analyze and make informed decisions about trading options. Here's a detailed explanation of the components, formulas, and usage of an option chain.

Key Components of an Option Chain:

Strike Price (K): The fixed price at which the holder of the option can buy (call) or sell (put) the underlying asset.

Expiry Date: The date on which the option contract expires.

Premium: The cost of buying the option.

Call and Put Options: Listed side-by-side in the option chain, calls are on the left, and puts are on the right.

Open Interest (OI): The total number of outstanding contracts for a particular strike price and expiration date.

Implied Volatility (IV): The market’s expectation of future volatility of the underlying asset, expressed as a percentage.

Delta (Δ\Delta): Measures the rate of change of the option’s price concerning the price change in the underlying asset.

Volume: The number of contracts traded during a given period.

How to Read an Option Chain:

Choose the Underlying Asset: Select the stock or index for which you want to trade options.

Look at the Expiry Date: Identify the relevant expiry date for your strategy.

Examine Strike Prices: Compare premiums, open interest, and volume for different strike prices.

Analyze Open Interest and Volume: High open interest indicates strong market activity.

Check Implied Volatility (IV): Use IV to gauge the expected price movement of the underlying asset.

Important Formulas Used in Option Chain Analysis:

Intrinsic Value of Call Option:Intrinsic Value=max⁡(S−K,0)\text{Intrinsic Value} = \max(S - K, 0)

SS: Spot price of the underlying asset

KK: Strike price

Intrinsic Value of Put Option:Intrinsic Value=max⁡(K−S,0)\text{Intrinsic Value} = \max(K - S, 0)

Time Value:Time Value=Option Premium−Intrinsic Value\text{Time Value} = \text{Option Premium} - \text{Intrinsic Value}

Option Pricing Using Black-Scholes Formula:C=SN(d1)−Ke−rtN(d2)C = SN(d_1) - Ke^{-rt}N(d_2)

CC: Price of call option

SS: Current stock price

KK: Strike price

rr: Risk-free interest rate

tt: Time to expiration

N(d)N(d): Cumulative standard normal distribution

For puts, use:P=Ke−rtN(−d2)−SN(−d1)P = Ke^{-rt}N(-d_2) - SN(-d_1)Where:d1=ln⁡(S/K)+(r+σ2/2)tσtandd2=d1−σtd_1 = \frac{\ln(S/K) + (r + \sigma^2/2)t}{\sigma\sqrt{t}} \quad \text{and} \quad d_2 = d_1 - \sigma\sqrt{t}

σ\sigma: Volatility of the stock

Advantages of Using an Option Chain:

✓ Provides a clear view of market sentiment through OI and volume.

✓ Helps identify liquidity and activity at various strike prices.

✓ Enables traders to select the best strike price and expiry based on premium and IV.

Practical Tips for Analyzing an Option Chain:

Focus on Open Interest (OI): High OI at specific strike prices indicates key support or resistance levels.

Track Implied Volatility (IV): Use IV to identify whether options are cheap or expensive.

Monitor Volume: High volume often points to significant market activity and liquidity.

Compare Call vs. Put Data: Evaluate the call/put ratio to assess bullish or bearish sentiment.

Understanding the option chain is fundamental for traders aiming to profit from options trading. By analyzing components such as open interest, volume, and implied volatility, and applying relevant formulas, you can make informed trading decisions and better manage risk. Options trading requires skill and knowledge, but mastering the option chain is a crucial step toward success.