Is there a strategy that profits off of a stock staying flat?
Summary of User’s Concern and Solutions:
- Main Problem: The user is looking for strategies to profit from a stock that remains unexpectedly flat, akin to an inverse straddle.
- Provided Solution: The representative from Fidelity suggested checking their Options Strategy Guide, which offers various options strategies based on market outlook, risk, and profit potential.
- Additional Note: The representative emphasized that options trading involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors, encouraging users to review relevant resources before engaging in options trading.
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Something like the opposite of a straddle? Making money off a stock staying unexpectedly flat?
Thanks for reaching out to us!
While we cannot provide advice on Discord, I can point you toward our online resources.
Check out our Options Strategy Guide, where you can filter the different options strategies based on outlook, risk, and profit.
Options Strategy Guide: https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/investment-products/options/options-strategy-guide/overview
Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (http://www.optionsclearing.com/about/publications/character-risks.jsp). Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.
i didnt think my question constituted advice per se, but i get it, thanks for the links!