Episode 13 of 'Saxo Options Talk': the versatility of strangles: long and short strategies Episode 13 of 'Saxo Options Talk': the versatility of strangles: long and short strategies Episode 13 of 'Saxo Options Talk': the versatility of strangles: long and short strategies

Episode 13 of 'Saxo Options Talk': the versatility of strangles: long and short strategies

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Koen Hoorelbeke

Options Strategist

Summary:  'Saxo Options Talk' Episode 13 delves into strangles, a flexible option strategy that caters to various market conditions. Koen Hoorelbeke and Peter Siks skillfully unpack long and short strangle strategies, providing insights for traders and investors alike to navigate markets rife with uncertainty.


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Introducing Episode 13 - The Versatility of Strangles: Long and Short Strategies

The latest episode of 'Saxo Options Talk' titled "The Versatility of Strangles: Long and Short Strategies" brings to the trading table a thorough exploration of strangles. This powerful episode arms listeners with the know-how to execute both long and short strangles to capitalize on market volatility.

Strategizing with Strangles

  • Understanding Strangles: Gain a clear understanding of what strangles are and how they can be structured as neutral or directional strategies based on market forecasts.
  • Delta Neutrality and Strategy: Explore why strangles often aim for delta neutrality, balancing the position to mitigate immediate risk from price movements.

Operational Tactics

  • Setting Up for Success: Learn the intricacies of setting up a strangle, including the selection of call and put strikes using delta and technical analysis as guiding principles.
  • Optimizing Expiry and Profitability: Discuss the pivotal role of time to expiry (DTE) in strategy management and methods to lock in profits from a strangle position.

Managing Risks and Capital

  • Balancing Margin and Trade Size: Examine the critical aspect of margin usage in strangles and the vital importance of position sizing in risk management.
  • Adjustments and Loss Mitigation: Navigate through strategies to adjust strangles in response to market movements and understand when it might be necessary to recenter or accept losses.

Advanced Application and Adaptation

  • Covering Strangles with Holdings: Analyze the added layer of strategy when combining strangles with holding the underlying assets and how this could benefit a broader investment strategy.
  • Exploring Strangle Variants: Get a brief introduction to variations on the classic strangle setup, like iron condors and synthetic strangles, offering a preview into more sophisticated options tactics.

Why Episode 13 is a Must-Listen

Whether you're contemplating how to play an uncertain market or looking for hedging strategies, Episode 13 of 'Saxo Options Talk' is a treasure trove of strategic guidance.

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Conclusion:

In "The Versatility of Strangles: Long and Short Strategies," Episode 13 of 'Saxo Options Talk,' Koen and Peter illuminate the paths traders and investors can take in volatile and unpredictable markets. With their expert guidance, you're set to deploy strangle strategies with confidence, whether aiming for aggressive gains or conservative protection.


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