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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 ...

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Volatility is back towards the lowest levels we have seen in 2025 with the VIX Index closing at 16.35 on Wednesday. When ...

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

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Volatility in the stock market is often seen as a risk to be avoided by cautious investors. However, for those who understand it, volatility can present opportunities for profit. Significant price ...