Earnings Plays with Options

The Quarterly Volatility Event

Earnings announcements are the single most important recurring event in options trading. Four times per year, each company reveals its financial results, and the stock can move dramatically in either direction. The options market prepares for these events by inflating IV — and then deflating it immediately after. Understanding this cycle is essential for any options trader.

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