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 ...

Target (TGT) is currently showing above average volatility with an IV Percentile of 85% and an IV Rank of 71%. TGT rates as a Strong Buy according to 16 analysts with 3 Moderate Buy, 11 Hold and 1 ...

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Merck is showing high implied volatility at 32.3%, which is close to the highest level of volatility we have seen for this stock in 12 months. As option traders, we can take advantage of that by ...

After we enter a short strangle, we go into position management mode. When movements in share value remain moderate we don't have a directional exposure to the underlying. We just capture time value ...

Robinhood (HOOD) is exactly the kind of underlying where selling volatility can make more sense than trying to predict the ...

SBI Cards and Payment Services (₹791.45) has been moving in a broader range of ₹650-1,000 for some time. Immediate support levels are at ₹760 and ₹725. Whereas nearest resistances are ₹846 and ₹939.

Realty Income (O) short strangle position is being rolled for the fifth time, extending to March 2026 expiration. Rolling the short strangle options quarterly over our usual 30-45 days has enabled ...

Bitcoin (BTC) defied expectations for significant volatility in August, trading within a range. As market dynamics indicate a continued low-volatility regime in the near term, 10x Research highlights ...

AppleAAPL is showing implied volatility at 28.7%, which is higher than normal for this stock. Option traders can take advantage of that high volatility by selling a short strangle. A short strangle ...