Options Playbook Radio 82: Long Straddle around Earnings

Published: Oct. 16, 2015, 12:28 a.m.

In this episode, we are discussing. If you have a copy of The Options Playbook, this information is available on page 68. You can always follow along online at OptionsPlaybook.com.

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Today, Brian discusses:

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  • The caveats of long straddles
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  • Why do long straddles work in this market climate?
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  • Looking at long straddles for GE, which announces earnings on Friday, October 16, before the open.
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  • What is the marketplace implying GE could do AFTER earnings?
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  • Setting up the trade
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  • What do you want to happen?
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