Expected Moves in tastyworks: Blue-Dashed Line vs Copper Strip

<p>The <a href="http://ontt.tv/29oebvi">expected move in a stock</a> can always be presented in a number of ways, and two of the more common approaches are the blue-dashed line and the copper strip that you see inside of the tastyworks platform. So what’s the difference between the two? Essentially, the blue-dashed line represents the one standard deviation markers on the <a href="https://www.tastytrade.com/tt/shows/21/episodes/56757">normal distribution</a> at that time, and the copper strip shows you the anticipated range based on actual option prices - starting with the at-the-money straddle.</p><p>Be sure to connect with <a href="https://twitter.com/jschultzf3" target="_blank">Dr. Jim on Twitter</a>!</p>