Learn how straddles and strangles in options trading can maximize profits from stock price movements. Understand their differences and applications for successful trading ...

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 ...

Volatility has picked up in recent days as the market digests rising yields and oil prices along with seasonal headwinds. With everything going on, volatility could rear its ugly head again at any ...

A few months ago, we explored trying to smooth out performance of consistently shorting straddles with a buying dated long straddle using NDX options. We found that a consistent strategy selling NDX 3 ...

If you're new to options trading, you might be confused by the many terms, such as vertical options, straddles, and strangles. The following article will introduce you to each type and explain why ...

Volatility is back towards the lowest levels we have seen in 2026 with the VIX Index closing at 14.87 on Monday. When volatility is low, options become cheaper, so today we’re looking for stocks with ...

We recently published a performance review of at-the-money (ATM) NDX straddles with between one and five days left to expiration. One finding was that consistent sellers of 3-Day, 4-Day, and 5-Day NDX ...

Union Pacific (UNP) has been trading in an increasingly tight range over the last six months. Chances are, it will break out of this range at some point in the next few months. One way to profit from ...

Volatility has eased in recent days as the market digests the tech sector continues to lead the way. However, volatility could rear its ugly head again at any time. The VIX Index closed at 18.92 ...