Long Straddle
(And Combination)
Long straddle
- You profit from volatility.
For example, if you buy 10 XYZ June 60 call options
and buy 10 XYZ June 60 put options
.
The maximum gains for the call options are unlimited.
The maximum gains for the put options are the strike price less the combined premium.
The maximum loss for a long straddle is the combined premium.
The break even point is the strike price plus or minus the combined premium.