Understanding Implied Volatility: Strategies Before and After Earnings | Straddles and Strangles

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Straddles and Strangles | Connie Hill | 12-8-25 Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. https://bit.ly/2v9tH6D When implied volatility (IV) runs high into earnings, many traders consider selling options to potentially capture richer premiums. Then comes the announcement—IV “crush” resets pricing and you’ll often see option values fall across the board. In this webcast, we’ll break down that short‑term window: why IV inflates, where risk lives, and how to set realistic %‑of‑premium targets for exits. We’ll also follow up on last week’s long strangle, review what worked, and discuss adjustments you might consider if price or volatility behaves differently than expected. You’ve learned the option basics, now it’s time to learn how to combine calls and puts to create different advanced options strategies. Join your education coach to learn ways to create, trade, and manage Straddles & Strangles, and other multi-leg option strategies.  0925-1N6A Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction. Playlist for Straddles and Strangles: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8a6s5nq1lPQ2sbDSR2o_CIkPFT59-l0W Scripts Shared During the Webcast: Market Maker Move (MMM) On Chart:!SUX4TENh Scripts aren't guaranteed as to accuracy or timing. Previous Webcasts: Lessons From the Trenches: Managing Straddles & Strangles Effectively: https://youtube.com/live/-Cnei3fPSdk What to Look For With Long Strangles: https://youtu.be/k_Q28UAregQ Earnings Playbook: Advanced Option Strategies to Know: https://youtube.com/live/SsXFi_TOGwQ?feature=share What Stocks Work Best For Straddles & Strangles: https://youtube.com/live/EobcDho87sE Earnings Moves. Did We Nail It?: https://youtube.com/live/W3sv0Xl-a74 Trading Volatility With the Market Maker Move: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8a6s5nq1lPQ2sbDSR2o_CIkPFT59-l0W&si=S56jFTCdaSdDSPHU Big Moves Coming? Trade Both Directions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVyXESDWKnU&list=PL8a6s5nq1lPQ2sbDSR2o_CIkPFT59-l0W&index=1 Small Move, Big Opportunity? Why Use a Short Straddle: https://youtube.com/live/EXzwLrZwjJ0 Expecting a Big Move? Straddle? https://youtube.com/live/Rv5ZFf5gmr4 Follow me on X (Previously Twitter): ConnieHillCS NEW SCHWAB COACHING CALENDAR: https://schwab.com/schwab-coaching Subscribe to TRADER TALKS WEBCASTS FROM SCHWAB COACHING on YouTube: : https://youtube.com/@tradertalkswebcasts/featured #conniehill #TraderTalks #SchwabCoaching