Options

The bear straddle strategy is bullish on volatility and needs a big move in the underlying to move beyond the trade’s break-even markers and turn a profit. Read more

A bull straddle is a limited risk/unlimited gain strategy that’s often referred to as a crooked or skewed straddle, because it’s not set right at the money. Read more

The market is showing signs of bullish fatigue, with many of the S&P 500 components nearing bearish territory and the global economy showing telling cracks. Read more

A short strap straddle is the same as a short straddle, but with an extra short call that provides a bundle of upfront cash, but also adds significant risk. Read more

A strap straddle is a strategy geared toward an expectation of volatility, with a slightly bullish bias. Read more

With one of the few seasonal tendencies I follow about to kick in, it’s a good time to revisit my 2016 market outlook. Read more

A short strip straddle is essentially a bet on low volatility, with a slightly bullish bent. Read more

A strip straddle is a limited loss/unlimited gain proposition that profits from a steep decline in the underlying security. Read more

What’s the ideal way to protect profits while still participating in some additional market upside? Hint: It’s not buying put options. Read more