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Tesla Options Trading Guide

Master Tesla options trading with strategies designed for high volatility, dramatic moves, and earnings plays.

High Volatility
Meme Factor
Earnings Plays
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What is TSLA?

TSLA Tesla (TSLA) options are among the most actively traded single-stock options, known for extreme volatility and dramatic price swings.

TSLA options require careful position sizing due to high IV and the stock's tendency for outsized moves on news and sentiment.

TSLA Options Characteristics

Avg Daily Volume
1M+ contracts
Typical Spread
$0.05-0.15
Typical IV Rank
40-80%
Expirations
Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, LEAPS
Price Range
$150-400
Correlation
Low correlation with broader market

Position Sizing is Critical

TSLA can move 10%+ in a single day. Never risk more than 1-2% of your account on any single TSLA options trade. The high premium is tempting, but the risk is equally high.

TSLA Options FAQ

Why is Tesla options volatility so high?

Tesla's high volatility comes from: CEO visibility and tweets, meme stock characteristics, growth stock sensitivity to rates, EV market competition news, and dramatic earnings reactions. TSLA regularly moves 5-15% on earnings.

How do I trade Tesla earnings with options?

TSLA earnings require wider strikes due to the stock's tendency for large moves. Consider iron condors with 1.5-2x the implied move as wing width, or long strangles if you expect a move larger than what's priced in.

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