Short Strangle Options Strategy (Best Guide w/ Examples)

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The short strangle (selling strangles) strategy consists of selling an out-of-the-money put and call option on a stock in the same expiration cycle. Selling strangles is a directionally-neutral (typically) strategy that profits when the stock price remains in a specific range or implied volatility decreases.

In this video, you'll learn:

1. What are the characteristics of the short strangle strategy?
2. What does the expiration risk graph look like for a short strangle position?

Also, you'll see visualizations for three real short strangle trades, so you understand how the position performs in various scenarios.

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