An option gives traders the right, but not the obligation, to trade the underlying asset that it is linked to. Whether the underlying asset moves up or down in value, an options straddle is a trading ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

How to profit from a big move in either direction With earnings season right around the corner, options players might want to look into employing a long straddle strategy. A long straddle is typically ...

The combination of greater accessibility, better education and highly unpredictable markets makes options an essential part ...

Explore the benefits of strip options: a market-neutral, bearish strategy with profit potential in both upward and downward ...

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 ...

Rick Orford walks through an example trade on Nvidia to show how traders can match their preferred outcome with the best ...

Straddles are a good strategy to pursue if an investor believes that a stock's price will move significantly, but is unsure as to which direction. The stock price must move significantly if the ...