Strangles
Educational Options Video Strangle v Capped Strangle Jade LizardConceptual view of how to trade non directional or semi directionally using strangles and capped strangles, also known as Jade Lizard option spreads.
Non directional option trades attempt to benefit from sideways markets or markets where options are are pricing more implied movement than is realized in the underlying asset.
Combing a vertical on top with a cash secured put on bottom, creates a range trade. Selling on both sides for credits helps either reduce the cost of buying shares or creates income while the stock trades sideways without direction.
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How Does Implied Volatility Effect Premium Selling Strategies?In this video I address a question from a member of my social media. I wanted to answer this for them and educate others on why paying attention to Implied Volatility is important to your probability of success and your strategy returns if you are employing Premium Selling Strategies (Iron Condors, Credit Spreads, Straddles, Strangles, Butterflies, etc.)