A strangle is not as violent as it sounds, nor as deadly. It simply is a variation on the straddle, and it presents some interesting possibilities in terms of profit potential and risk. When two ...

Earnings season is in full swing, with Wall Street awaiting reports from several Big Tech names this week. While fast approaching, there's still time to speculate on volatility using options. One way ...

The strangle strategy is a powerful tool for traders in volatile markets. By buying both call and put options, it offers the potential for profit regardless of market direction. This method, ideal for ...

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Uber currently trades at low implied volatility, which means options are cheap. Now is a good time for a long strangle trade.

When combined with fundamental and technical factors (a three-tiered methodology we call Expectational Analysis®), sentiment becomes a powerful tool for analyzing stocks, sectors, or the overall ...