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straddle

[strad-l] / ˈstræd l /
VERB
bestride
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VERB
sit or stand on both sides
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That is, the option-trading “universe” prices the straddle prior to the earnings and more or less keeps it at that price until the earnings are announced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“I think that the real success in our business over the next 10 years will be the ability to straddle both of these worlds,” said Pepper, who helped develop Mason’s series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Thus, this straddle would be a buy prior to earnings.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“For now, EssilorLuxottica could well straddle the best of both worlds.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

I straddle our bags, finally as tall as the adults, and look down at Chou.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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