The straddle is an options trading strategy, so named for the shape it makes on a pricing chart; your position literally “straddles” the price of the underlying asset. With the straddle, you trade on ...

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Trading the news is a hot topic for most traders. The market moves fast and big profits appear accessible. But there are hazards involved in trading during a news event. Whipsaws, widening spreads, ...

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Can you imagine a scenario where you could make money in the market no matter which direction it decided to move? Believe it or not, there are strategies that can help make that a reality for you. One ...

Morgan Stanley's stock accelerated to the upside after the opening bell, enough that buyers of the option strategy known as a straddle can make money. A straddle is a pure volatility play that ...