In this video, we break down the short straddle—a powerful income strategy that also carries significant risk. This strategy is part of a broader category of advanced options strategies, so understanding it will sharpen your grasp of risk, reward, and volatility analysis—all key skills tested on FINRA and NASAA exams.

You’ll learn:

• What a short straddle is and how it’s constructed

• When an investor would use this strategy

• Risk/reward profile, breakeven points, and maximum gain/loss

• A reliable system for solving math-based exam questions

📘 Related Exams: Series 7, Series 9, Series 65, Series 66
🧠 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
📊 Topics Covered: Short calls and puts, straddles, volatility strategies, breakeven math, maximum gain/loss scenarios