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GMCR: Straddle

December 15, 2014

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Coach Matt looks at taking advantage of expected movement in delta and vega for Earnings on GMCR with the Straddle.

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4 Replies to “GMCR: Straddle”

  1. Ali Tahta says:

    I did the same strategy on FB, i tied around $8000, volatility still not kicking in yet i believe i got in early but it’s already made me $900 bucks so far due to stock direction only. NO COMPLAINS!!!!
    Thank you very much for educating all of us.

  2. Matt Justice says:

    I really like the strategy right now with both direction (uncertainty) and Volatility.

  3. Whitney Stalder says:

    That’s an awesome explanation. Thank you, Matt! I’ll try that. Merry Christmas! Financial education, the gift that keeps on giving.

  4. SCOTT WHEELER says:

    Is this strategy better to buy the call and and the put separately for a better price?

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