Hey Traders, A couple days ago, I talked about why I don’t bed on a stock’s “expected move” And as we saw with Nvidia, those expectations can burn option buyers fast. Nvidia and the “Expected Move” Trap Last week, options were pricing in a big swing for Nvidia’s earnings. Traders piled in, buying puts and […]
Why I Don’t Bet on “Expected Moves”
Jack Carter | September 2, 2025
Hey Traders, Last week, Nvidia reported earnings. And I saw something that should be a wake-up call for anyone who thinks buying puts and calls is the easy way to riches. What’s an “Expected Move”? Options markets actually tell you what kind of move a stock should make by a certain date. You find it […]
