Straddling
Straddling, in finance, refers to a strategy involving the simultaneous purchase of both a call option and a put option on the same underlying asset, with the same strike price and expiration date. It's a popular strategy when an investor believes the price of the underlying asset will move significantly but is unsure of the direction. This makes it a bet on volatility, not direction.
Core Concept: The essence of a Straddle strategy lies in profiting from substantial price movements in either direction. The goal is to offset the loss from one option with the gain from the other.
Components: A straddle comprises of two elements:
Profit/Loss:
Break-Even Points: There are two break-even points for a straddle:
Volatility Play: Straddles are typically used when an investor anticipates high Volatility in the underlying asset, often surrounding major announcements or events.
Types:
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