Volatility has picked up in recent days as the market digests rising yields and oil prices along with seasonal headwinds.

A long straddle allows traders the chance to profit from a big move in either direction With earnings season in full swing, options players might want to look into employing a long straddle strategy.

Options traders are prepped for a pretty big move in Intel's stock after earnings are reported, but not any more than usual. "Straddles," which are like over-under bets on how much a stock will move ...