It is an option strategy where the near- or at-the-money put and call are combined to form a position. The straddle can be long (purchased) or short (sold).
the simultaneous purchase of put and call options in the same underlying security in the traded options market. sometimes used in the sense of the difference between the bid and offer price.
An options strategy that involves buying or selling both a put and call on the same security with the same expiration date and same strike price.
A straddle is the purchase or sale of an equal number of puts and calls having the same strikes and maturities.
The simultaneous purchase/sale of an equal number of calls and puts for the same share with the same terms - exercise/strike price and expiry date.
Simultaneous long or short positions of puts and calls having the same underlying security and same series designation.
A long (short) call and a long (short) put, where both Options have the same underlying, the same expiration date, and the same exercise price.
A combination of put and call options which provides a profit if there is a large fluctuation either way in the underlying asset.
Options investment strategy involving the same number of calls and puts on the same underlying stock with the same strike price and expiration date. See also combination.
A position consisting of a long (short) call and a long (short) put, where both options have the same underlying, expiration date, and strike price.
the option to buy or sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; consists of an equal number of put and call options
a combination of both the Put and Call, and gives the purchaser the option of acting either way, within the time limit
an equivalent number of puts and calls covering the same underlying security and having the same exercise price and expiration date
an options play where both a call and a put are purchased
an option strategy comprised of an order to buy or sell both a call option and a put option, where both options have the same underlying instrument, the same expiration date, and the same strike price
an option trading strategy using a combination of a put and a call with the same epiration date and same strike price. This strategy is based on an expectation that the price volatility level of the underlying asset will increase and generate a potential trading profit on the options position.
A pair of options held by the same person consisting of one call an one put on the same underlying instrument having the same strike price and expiration date.
The simultaneous purchase or sale of put and call options at the same strike price. Straddles are generally a volatility trade: Traders expecting a rise in market volatility would buy straddles and those expecting quieter conditions would sell straddles.
The purchase or sale of an equivalent number of puts and calls on the underlying stock with the same exercise price and expiration date.
An options strategy where the purchase or sale of an equal number of puts and calls is made. The strike price and expiration date is the same for all.
strategy involving the buying of call and put options with the same strikes and maturity
An option position that is a combination of a put and a call on the same security the same strike prices for the same expiration date. A futures position that is any combination of both long and short contracts of the same security for different delivery months.
An option position designed to take advantage of a market price move either up or down. It consists of two options, one a call and the other a put, having the same expiration contract date and the same strike prices.
the combination of a put and a call option with the same expiration date and strike price. A buyer of a straddle hopes the volatility of the underlying prices will increase, thereby creating profit opportunities.
The simultaneous sale or purchase of both a call and a put with the same expiration month and with the same strike price.
An option strategy involving a call and a put on the same underlying assets with the same expiration date and the same strike price. A long straddle means buying both calls and puts while a short straddle means selling both calls and puts.
The simultaneous purchase(long)/sale(short) of both call and put options on the same currency pair, with the same strike price and expiry date.
For futures, the same as spreading. In futures options, a straddle is formed by going long a call and a put of the same strike price (long straddle), or going short a call and a put of the same strike price (short straddle) .
Purchase or sale of an equal number of puts and calls with the same terms at the same time. Related: Spread
A position consisting of a long (short) call and a long (short) put, where both options have the same strike price and expiration date.
Purchase (sale) of equal puts and calls of same terms simultaneously.
The simultaneous purchase (sale) of a call and put option in the same expiry month with the same exercise price.
Generally, a set of offsetting positions on personal property. A straddle may consist of a purchased option to buy and a purchased option to sell on the same number of shares of the security, with the same exercise price and period.
Simultaneous purchase of a put and a call option with different maturities. This is a bet that volatility will increase; the rise in the value of one option will offset the non-productive premium paid by the other option. options
Simultaneous sale of a put and a call with different maturities, with a view that volatility will go down. options
An option position in which the investor purchases or sells a call option and a put option on the same underlying stock. The expiration month and exercise price of each contract must be the same.
A combination of a call and a put (both of which are defined elsewhere in this glossary) written at the same time on the same number of shares of a security at the same price during the same period of time. The call and put parts of a straddle are generally bought by different holders.
A trading position involving puts and calls on a one-to-one basis in which the p...
An equal number of Puts and Calls with the same strike price and the same expiry date.
A purchase or sale of an equal number of put and call options whereby a large fluctuation either way in the underlying asset will result in a profit.
Simultaneous long or short positions of puts and calls having the same underlying security and same strike price.
An option strategy using a put and a call on the same underlying asset with the same maturity and strike price.
A type of option combination, where a call option and a put option on the same underlying asset with the same strike price and expiry date are either purchased (long straddle) or sold (short straddle). Straddles are generally entered into when a trader has a view on volatility, either that it will increase (long straddle) or decrease (short straddle). Long straddles have limited risk and unlimited rewards, whereas short straddles have limited reward and unlimited risks.
Combination of a put and a call option with the same expiry date and the same exercise price. The purchaser of a straddle hopes to make a profit from rising volatility.
The purchase or sale of both a put and a call having the same strike price and expiration date. The buyer of a straddle benefits from increased volatility, and the seller benefits from decreased volatility.
The simultaneous purchase of an equal number of puts and calls, with the same strike price and expiration dates.
(1) See Spread; (2) an option position consisting of the purchase of put and call options having the same expiration date and strike price.
The simultaneous purchase/sale of both call and put options for the same share, exercise/strike price and expiry date.
In finance, a straddle is an investment strategy involving the purchase or sale of particular option derivatives that allows the holder to profit based on the magnitude of price movement in the underlying security, regardless of the direction of price movement.