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Find out the winning option strategy among bulls and bears in Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL)
Related Symbols: MRVL
The Pick – Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL):
On Nov. 9, a Fast Money cast member recommended going long on MRVL. MRVL shares were trading at $20 at the time of this episode, up from $15.24 back in November.
BULLISH Option Trade for MRVL:
Bullish investors sold the February 16-17.5 strangle for $2.45 and bought the February 10-19 strangle for 55 cents to collect $1.90 on this trade. The spread expired with the stock at $20, making this a winner of 40 cents with the stock up $4.76.
BEARISH Option Trade for MRVL::
Bearish investors bought two December 19 puts for $3.80 and sold two December 15 puts for 75 cents. Investors paid $6.10 for this spread, which expired with the stock trading at $20 a share. This trade was a loser of $6.10 with the stock up $4.76.
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