Derivatives Strategies
Long Straddle
Definition
What is Long Straddle?
Buying a call and a put with the same strike and expiration to benefit from a large move in either direction.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The strategy profits if the share moves far enough after earnings.
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The estimated change in an option's price for a small change in the underlying price.