Derivatives Strategies
Long Strangle
Definition
What is Long Strangle?
Buying an out-of-the-money call and put with the same expiration to benefit from a large move.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The strangle costs less than a similar straddle but requires a larger move.
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