Which side would you bet on???The market may be experiencing or expecting a seasonal stock market rally around the holiday season, often called the "Santa Claus rally."
The image shows a potential "Island Top" pattern, where the market temporarily breaks above a trading range before reversing back down. This could suggest a pullback or correction is possible after the current rally.
The chart doesn't provide a clear directional signal for which side to bet on. It depends on one's market outlook and risk tolerance. A cautious approach may be to wait for confirmation of the market direction before taking a strong position.
An aggressive approach would be the Option Strangle strategy..!
But which contracts?
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*A strangle option strategy involves buying both a call option and a put option on the same underlying asset, with the same expiration date but different strike prices. The goal is to profit from a large move in the underlying asset price, regardless of the direction. The key points are:
- Buy a call option and a put option on the same asset
- Same expiration date, different strike prices
- Profit from a significant price move in either direction
The strategy allows the trader to profit from volatility without needing to correctly predict the direction of the price move. The risk is the premium paid for both options.