One of the benefits of multiple option expirations in the index option space is the ability to pinpoint expectations around significant economic events. This Friday (June 7), the Bureau of Labor ...

Buying a straddle profits from significant price swings regardless of direction. Selling a straddle profits when the stock price remains stable near strike price. Straddle buying is risky before ...

The financial markets have experienced strong volume growth in the short- dated index option arena. This paper explores the performance of short-dated index options versus the subsequent price move in ...

To determine which stocks delivered the most attractive options plays, I calculated returns on four-week straddles starting in 2025. A straddle consists of buying a call option and a put option on a ...