How to use combo options to trade earnings season?

Combo options are option trades constructed from multiple contracts of differing options. The combinations enable more precise risk management techniques, offer the potential for higher returns, and reduce the margin requirement.

In the upcoming earnings season, what combo options are recommended to use?

As the broader market $S&P 500(.SPX)$ already dips too much, the probability of the plunge in this earnings season get lower. The bullish combo strategy can offer insurance on top of “sell put“.

1) Bull Put Spread

Imagine you believe a stock won’t go down too much. In a bull put spread, you:

 

  • Sell a Put Option: You sell a put option because you think the stock won't fall below that price.

  • Buy Another Put Option: You also buy another put option with a lower price, acting as insurance.

  • Maximum Loss: Limited to the difference between the two strike prices minus the premium you received.

  • Maximum Profit: You earn the difference in the premiums of the two put options if the stock closes above the higher strike price at expiration.

 

2) Bull Call Spread

Picture this: you expect a stock to rise, but not significantly. In a bull call spread, you:

 

  • Buy a Call Option: You buy a call option with a lower strike price, indicating your expectation of the stock's rise.

  • Sell Another Call Option: You sell another call option with a higher strike price.

  • Maximum Profit: It is limited to the difference between the strike prices. If the stock rises above the higher strike, your profit is capped.

  • Maximum Loss: If the stock falls below the lower strike, your potential loss is limited to the premium.

However, for stocks with high volatility $Netflix(NFLX)$ $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ on the earnings day, straddle and strangle are better choices.

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# How to use combo options to trade earnings season?

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  • icycrystal
    ·2023-10-05
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    thank you for sharing this article. options are risky and can be dangerous if you do not know how it works. however, once you understand, you could earn lots of [USD] [USD] [USD] I always find options complicated as there are so much to it and at this point, not going to dabble in it till I have more understanding and perhaps someday one day have the courage to try [smile] [smile] [smile] come comment and win coins @DiAngel @Zarkness @rL @aunteenat @xXxZealandxXx @LMSunshine @koolgal @Shyon @Aqa @GoodLife99 @Universe宇宙
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    • Fenger1188
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    • Universe宇宙
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    • Shyon
      Nice comment and summary!
      2023-10-05
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  • Shyon
    ·2023-10-05
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    感谢今天关于组合选项的课程!这种组合提供了更高的回报潜力,降低了保证金要求,还允许更好的风险管理。我同意关于多头看跌价差和多头看涨期权价差的文章分享。最后,多空和扼杀策略适用于波动性高的股票。就我个人而言,我更喜欢在这个时候使用牛市看涨期权价差,因为市场可能会找到短期底部,但不会有大的反弹。你怎么想的?快来加入吧! @GoodLife99 @Aqa @Universe宇宙 @icycrystal @b1uesky @rL @koolgal
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  • koolgal
    ·2023-10-06
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    即使在低迷的市场中,🌟🌟🌟期权也是赚钱的好方法。然而,组合选项更进了一步,变得更加精确,降低了保证金要求。

    如果我们认为股票不会跌破某个价格,就使用看涨看跌价差。如果我们认为股票价格会有有限的上涨,就使用牛市看涨期权价差。

    当股价波动时,当我们不清楚股价可能走向时,使用跨空。当股票可能会向一个方向或另一个方向移动,但我们希望受到保护以防万一时,使用扼杀。

    在一个有经验的交易者手中,组合期权策略会帮助他实现利润最大化。然而,初学者在使用期权策略时需要小心,因为它可能会导致更多的损失。

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    • koolgalReplying toJohnMitchell
      祝你的投资好运🍀🍀🍀🌈🌈🌈
      2023-10-07
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    • koolgalReplying toJohnMitchell
      是的,关于期权有很多东西需要学习
      2023-10-07
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    • JohnMitchell

      学习的路很长:)。

      2023-10-06
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  • hd87
    ·2023-10-05
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    Combo options are a combination of two or more options contracts that are used to create a specific risk/reward profile. They can be used for a variety of purposes, such as directional bets, hedging, or income generation.

    Below are some recommendations for trading combo options during earnings season:


    Choose stocks with high implied volatility. Implied volatility is a measure of the market's expected price movement for a stock. Stocks with high implied volatility tend to have bigger price moves, which can make combo options more profitable.


    Use options with a short expiration date. Earnings reports are typically released after the market closes, so you will want to use options with a short expiration date to capture the price movement immediately after the release.


    Manage your risk carefully. Combo options can be complex and risky, so it is important to carefully manage your risk. Consider using stop-loss orders to limit your losses.


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  • TigerOptions
    ·2023-10-05
    Thanks for sharing some insights on options strategy @Tiger_comments ! During earnings season, when companies report their quarterly financial results, options traders often employ various strategies to take advantage of potential price movements and volatility. The choice of strategy depends on your outlook for the underlying stock and your risk tolerance. [Victory]
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    • TigerOptions
      If I were to provide a general recommendation based on a moderate risk tolerance and a neutral outlook, the “Iron Condor” strategy could be a reasonable choice. [Miser]
      2023-10-05
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  • SnakeToad
    ·2023-10-05
    in my opinion, best to pick a decently big company and execute on that company only. easier to familiarise yourself with their price movements, support levels, corporate actions, etc.
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  • TimothyX
    ·2023-10-05
    賣出看跌期權:你賣出看跌期權是因爲你認爲股票不會跌破那個價格。
    購買另一個看跌期權:你也購買另一個價格更低的看跌期權,作爲保險。
    最大損失:限於兩個執行價格之間的差額減去你收到的溢價。
    最大利潤:如果股票在到期時收盤高於更高的執行價格,你將獲得兩個看跌期權的溢價差額。
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  • bs6969
    ·2023-10-05
    Options combo i will use is secured straddle
    I love straddle on my favourite stock or man [Happy] but i will have to 100 own 100 ot the stock like $JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF(JEPI)$
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  • AliceSam
    ·2023-10-05
    期权组合是一种比较常见的避险操作,谢谢分享,非常实用。牛市看跌价差,就很好用👍
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  • Joker_Smile
    ·2023-10-05
    different combo options may work differently for different people based on various different experience. find one which suits u and follow that. huat ah
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  • Joker_Smile
    ·2023-10-05
    different combo options may work differently for different people based on various different experience. find one which suits u and follow that. huat ah
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  • Tiger_comments
    ·2023-10-16

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  • tradelaggard
    ·2023-10-06
    these options are really good recommendations for option traders. for long term investors, I think selling secured call options at near selling TP or selling cash secured out options at a price ya willing to pay simplifies the use of options of max profits
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  • Fenger1188
    ·2023-10-05
    谢谢精彩分享,受益了,期权是一种可以在一定时间内以约定好的价格买卖某资产的权利。买期权像很简单也很复杂,我的心不够定,期权对我而言太刺激了,暂时还在摸索中,我会继续尝试买入期权,希望能从中获得利润。
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  • Optionspuppy
    ·2023-10-05
    我确实长期为mfc卖扼杀,几乎没有汗水价格下降 $宏利金融(MFC)$ 我仍然接受分红价格上涨我的卖出卖出弥补了一些错过的潜在收益 @BruceBryant
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  • airui
    ·2023-10-05
    i think bull put spread for those on 52 weeks low can be initiated
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  • highhand
    ·2023-10-05
    use strangle if you anticipate sideways. use straddle if anticipate large movement up or down.
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  • Sonic Geko
    ·2023-10-05
    Thanks for informative article. New to options trading, so nice to read a differenr strategy.
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  • highhand
    ·2023-10-05
    for a uptrend stock, when it retraces to support, you can use bull put spread.
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  • LSK9092
    ·2023-10-06
    combo options are good for minimizing our risk and maximize our returns
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