It is just a mix of math and word problems, and finding patterns.
That's absolutely true, and of course every situation is unique and generalizing can get you into trouble...but the originally question seemed...
Calenders produce less risk than verticals or strangles, and he was looking to make a volatility play not a movement play. DD had earnings...
I use this spread a lot around earnings. I usually put on the out of the money call and put calender. One thing i would make sure of is that...
Sounds like what your taking about is changes in implied volatility. Before an earnings report the anticipation of a large move usually pushed...
I have been experimenting with putting on Iron Butterflies in high volatility stocks. The risk/reward characteristics of these spreads seem...
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