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Switch Straddle/Strangle Suppose the outcome of a significant event is expected to be announced soon. If the outcome is as expected, the underlying is likely to climb up sharply. If the outcome is ...

The risk with options straddles and options strangles is limited Options straddles and options strangles are two advanced options strategies that can be used to capitalize on changes in implied ...

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 ...

Earnings season may seem like a scary time to trade stocks given the heightened chance of a volatile post-earnings move. Options can often provide speculative players the ability to invest in the ...