Nvidia options point to a big earnings move, but history cautions straddle bets

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As Nvidia prepares to report, the options market signals a potential volatility spike with about a 6.5% move priced in and heavy upside call activity, but pre-earnings straddles have historically underperformed, posting losses in seven consecutive quarters, raising the risk of a squeeze or IV drop after the earnings release.
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