Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document: bit.ly/2v9tH6D
Some option traders may think trading earnings announcements sounds like a good idea because they can spark large price changes, but it's much harder to be successful than you may think. Stock prices don't always move as much as traders project and implied volatility in the options contracts can offset any gains in the price movement. However, there are strategies that tend to perform better under these conditions. Learn to optimize your strategy selection based on market conditions.
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Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document: bit.ly/2v9tH6D
Some option traders may think trading earnings announcements sounds like a good idea because they can spark large price changes, but it's much harder to be successful than you may think. Stock prices don't always move as much as traders project and implied volatility in the options contracts can offset any gains in the price movement. However, there are strategies that tend to perform better under these conditions. Learn to optimize your strategy selection based on market conditions.
Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly/SubscribeCharlesSchwab
Check out more Insights & Education from Charles Schwab: schwab.com/learn
Connect with Charles Schwab:
Facebook: facebook.com/CharlesSchwab
X: x.com/CharlesSchwab
Open an account with Charles Schwab: schwab.com/open-an-account
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