Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride
Options traders and analysts from Market Chameleon who provide expertise on volatility and options strategies, discussing straddles, event-driven trades, and risk management for retail traders.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 25min
Straddle Strategies: Smart Play or Risky Business?
Join options traders Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride from Market Chameleon as they dissect the ins and outs of straddle strategies. They delve into when to buy or sell volatility and share essential filters for identifying optimal straddle candidates. The duo highlights various event-driven catalysts that can ignite option volatility beyond earnings, alongside practical insights into managing risks for short straddles. Listeners will learn to navigate time decay dynamics and the importance of qualitative factors, like biotech risks and corporate events.
