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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    • Shyon
      Nice comment and summary!
      2023-10-05
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  • Shyon
    ·2023-10-05
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    Thanks for today lesson that teaches about the combo options! Such combinations offer a higher return potential, reduce margin requirement and also allow a better risk management. I agree with the article sharing on the Bull Put Spread and Bull Call Spread. Lastly, the straddle and strangle strategy are suitable for those stocks with high volatility. Personally I prefer to use bull call spread at this moment as the market might find its short term bottom but won't have a big rebound. How do you think? Come and join! @GoodLife99 @Aqa @Universe宇宙 @icycrystal @b1uesky @rL @koolgal
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  • koolgal
    ·2023-10-06
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    🌟🌟🌟Options are a great way to make money even in down markets.  However Combo Options take it a step further by becoming more precise and reducing the margin requirements. 

    Use Bull Put Spread if we believe the stock will not fall below a certain price.  Use a Bull Call Spread if we believe that the stock will have a limited increase in its price.

    When the stock price is volatile, use Straddle when we are unclear what direction the stock price might move.  Use  Strangle when it is likely that the stock will move one way or the other but we want to be protected just in case. 

    In the hands of a experienced trader, Combo Options strategies would help him to maximise profits.  However a beginner needs to tread carefully when using Options strategy as it may result in more losses.

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    • koolgalReplying toJohnMitchell
      Best of luck with your investments 🍀🍀🍀🌈🌈🌈
      2023-10-07
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    • koolgalReplying toJohnMitchell
      Yes there is so much to learn about Options
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      long long way to learn :)

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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
    i do long sell strangle for mfc and hardly sweat prices fall $Manulife(MFC)$ i still take dividemd prices rise my sell put side covers some missed potential gains @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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