ES options: why direction is only one part of the trade

Options on index futures require more than a view on direction. Time, volatility, strike selection, liquidity, and exit planning all change the result. A trader can be directionally correct and still lose if timing or volatility assumptions are poor. I would start by defining whether the trade is directional, hedging, income-focused, or a volatility play.

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