A strangle is not as violent as it sounds, nor as deadly. It simply is a variation on the straddle, and it presents some interesting possibilities in terms of profit potential and risk. When two ...

Target (TGT) is currently showing above average volatility with an IV Percentile of 85% and an IV Rank of 71%. TGT rates as a Strong Buy according to 16 analysts with 3 Moderate Buy, 11 Hold and 1 ...

Apple (AAPL) is currently showing above average volatility with an IV Percentile of 79% and an IV Rank of 50.44%. AAPL rates as a Strong Buy according to 18 analysts with 4 Moderate Buy, 8 Hold and 1 ...

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF remains a core holding, while we also utilize options strategies to enhance 'income.' With the latest move, we are back to generating monthly cash flow by writing ...

AmazonAMZN stock currently trades right between its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, and could be a good candidate for what is known as a short-strangle trade. A short strangle involves selling an ...

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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