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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

An options strangle is a strategy to profit from price swings in either direction of an underlying asset. How does an options strangle work and what are the risks and rewards involved? Benzinga ...

Goldman Sachs and Evercore are showing investors how to trade options this earnings season. The popularity of options trading has risen dramatically over the last few years. Market volatility is high ...