“Easy rule. Divide the BICs by 16, actually 15.9. And that is the expected daily move of the S&P or of anything you got out there.”

Harley Bassman · Alpha Exchange · Harley Bassman, The Convexity Maven

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Calculate the expected daily move of an asset by dividing its BIC (bond implied volatility) value by 16

BICs currently 15.9 → daily move ≈ 1 % (15.9/16)

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