Earnings Time Spreads | The IV Crush Strategy

Master Earnings Season
With Time Spreads

A directionally neutral options strategy that capitalizes on predictable volatility patterns with defined risk and consistent results.

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The Time Spread Advantage

Why our earnings strategy outperforms directional bets and provides a mathematical edge in any market

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IV Crush Exploitation

Time spreads capitalize on the predictable collapse in implied volatility that occurs after earnings announcements, regardless of stock direction.

Typical Results: 30-60% reduction in IV after earnings

Pro Tip: Focus on stocks with historically high IV going into earnings for maximum effect.
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Defined Risk

Your maximum risk is strictly limited to the initial debit paid, making this one of the safest ways to trade volatile earnings events.

Safety Feature: Can't lose more than your initial investment

Target: 20-30% profit on your trades with consistent results
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Time Decay Advantage

Theta decay impacts near-term options more severely, creating a natural edge for our time spread structure.

Key Benefit: Near-term options lose value faster, working in your favor

Insight: Time decay accelerates dramatically in the final week before expiration

How Time Spreads Work

A proven strategy that capitalizes on predictable market patterns

The Strategy Blueprint

Our strategy involves selling this week's at-the-money call and buying next week's at-the-money call just before earnings. After the announcement, the IV crush affects the short-term option more severely, creating our profit opportunity.

Trade Structure

  • ➊ SELL: This week ATM call option (expiring soon)
  • ➋ BUY: Next week ATM call option (same strike)
  • ➌ NET: Pay a debit (your maximum risk)
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Ideal Candidates: Stocks with 1,000+ daily option volume that historically stay within expected moves.
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IV Differential: Look for 2:1 or greater ratio between this week's and next week's options.
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Timing: Enter just before earnings and exit the following morning for optimal results.
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Avoid: Biotech stocks and high-beta tech names that tend to make outsized moves.

Real Example: AAPL Earnings

Before Earnings
IV: 78%
(This Week Calls)
After Earnings
IV: 22%
(This Week Calls)
Result
+42%
(Return on Risk)

Trader Success Stories

Hear from other traders who've implemented our time spread strategy

I've been trading options for years, but earnings announcements always seemed like gambling until I discovered time spreads. Now I have a systematic approach that delivers consistent returns each earnings season.

Michael T.
Options Trader

What I love about this strategy is the defined risk. I know exactly what I'm risking on each trade, and the success rate has been remarkable. It's changed how I approach earnings season completely.

Sarah K.
Retail Investor

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Price
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