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Long Straddle

Profits from large moves in either direction.

Intermediate

Market Outlook

neutral

Family

volatility

Capital Req

medium

Risk Profile

volatile

Strategy Overview

Key characteristics and when to use

Structure

Buy Call + Buy Put (Same Strike)

Greek Profile

Delta neutral, negative theta, positive vega

Characteristics

DebitNeutralIntermediateVolatility

Profit & Loss Formulas

Mathematical breakdown

Max Profit

Unlimited

Max Loss

Total premium paid

Breakeven

Strike ± total premium paid