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 ...

With the latest weekly options expiration, we have our short puts on AT&T expiring worthless, though this trade started out as a short strangle. Positive buyback news from AT&T's investor day boosted ...

The big news on Wednesday was the quarter-point interest cut by the Federal Reserve. While the White House was looking for a half-point cut, the markets don’t seem fazed by the move, primarily because ...

Selling options is often described as an attractive way to generate income, but it also carries a reputation for hidden risk. Stories of traders collecting small premiums for months—only to give it ...

Apple (AAPL) is currently showing above average volatility with an IV Percentile of 79% and an IV Rank of 50.44%. AAPL rates as a Strong Buy according to 18 analysts with 4 Moderate Buy, 8 Hold and 1 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A snapshot of the top strategies to make money from a highly volatile market Heading into the new year, traders expecting more volatile markets may want to refresh their approach. Discover the top ...