How Does a ‘Straddle’ Options Strategy Utilize Volatility?

A straddle involves simultaneously buying both a call and a put option on the same underlying asset, with the same strike price and expiration date. This strategy profits if the underlying asset's price moves significantly in either direction, capitalizing on a sharp increase in realized volatility, regardless of the direction.

What Is the Maximum Profit Potential for a Long Straddle Using ATM Options?
How Does a Trader Use a “Straddle” Strategy to Profit from Uncertainty in Moneyness?
In Options Trading, How Is a Premium Analogous to Staking Collateral in PoS?
How Does High Implied Volatility Affect the Premium of Both Call and Put Options?
What Is a ‘Collar Strategy’ and What Is Its Goal in Risk Management?
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How Can a Trader Use a Long Straddle Strategy to Profit from Expected Network Announcements?
Why Is a Straddle Often Considered a Bet on Volatility?

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