Earnings Trading Strategies Using MMM and Straddles | Long Options

Long Options | Connie Hill, CMT | 9-29-26 Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. https://bit.ly/2v9tH6D In this session, we explored the Market Maker Move (MMM) and how traders can use it to gauge expected earnings volatility and build options strategies around key announcements. We placed a new earnings example straddle trade on a company set to report later this week, then reviewed two earnings straddles initiated before this morning's announcements. One trade has already played out, while the other remains active as we evaluate its next steps. We also followed up on last week's example trades to see how they performed and discuss key lessons from the results. When might it make sense for options traders to be an option buyer? Join your education coach to discover techniques to help minimize the impact of time decay and to potentially take advantage of buying call or put options. 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. New to thinkorswim?? You can book a 1:1 appointment with a specialist & it's FREE. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3Pa5wzo Please subscribe to the TRADER TALKS on YouTube: Here's the link to the new Schwab coaching calendar: https://www.schwab.com/coaching Long Options Webcast Playlist: http://tinyurl.com/2famnfmk NOTE: Scripts are for educational purposes only, are not a recommendation, and are not guaranteed for time or accuracy. They are also case sensitive. Referenced Webcast for Custom Template: Are You a Creature of Habit? Create An Exit Template: https://youtube.com/live/b1oQCVSN5SY Previous Webcasts: 3 Trades. 3 Stops. Success? https://youtube.com/live/FqYgnE6YwEA Refresh Your Liquid Options Watch List: https://youtube.com/live/RcFh3Bv4GEo Heiken Ashi Candles or Regular: https://www.youtube.com/live/qh1q7lpc... An Example Investing Plan Using Heikin Ashi Candles: https://youtube.com/live/bnI3zfw1qN4 3 New Heikin Ashi Candle Trades: https://youtube.com/live/zrsbpO7XU14 We Found 4 Trades Hiding in These Channels: https://youtube.com/live/LAOpX2GGGOQ Build a Versatile Options Watch List: https://youtube.com/live/K6J-nySt0N4 Understanding Today's Option Statistics: https://youtube.com/live/8ati7qFbUqA Scripts: New Today: MMM Blue: http://tos.mx/!j0g0jQxI Final Liquid Options Watch List: http://tos.mx/!xGnReuQg Main Scan with S&P 500: http://tos.mx/!tUHSH2Tj 1 MO RET: http://tos.mx/3wavTZJ 3 MO RET: http://tos.mx/lJuCRNV BREAKOUTS: http://tos.mx/!o9Pblidb CAHOLD/CBLOHD: http://tos.mx/!MqtCL3JJ 10EMA/30 SMA: http://tos.mx/!rJLqOgIH NOTE: Scripts are for educational purposes only, are not a recommendation, and are not guaranteed for time or accuracy. They are also case sensitive. #TraderTalks #SchwabCoaching #LongCalls #conniehill