Would it be smart to start making directional bets?
u/Traditional_Low_7219 ·
Reddit — r/options
· April 30, 2026 at 12:55
· ⬆ 5 pts
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Single comment from u/TheDavidRomic advises using LEAPs and spreads instead of short-term directional bets.
Dominant sentiment is cautious: directional short-term trades should be reserved for special occasions and limited to a small portfolio allocation.
No specific tickers, earnings, or data are discussed; the thread lacks community consensus beyond a single user’s opinion.
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[+5] u/TheDavidRomic: I think leaps will fit you, some spreads too may satisfy your itch. But keep in mind at which type of market are those two best applied.
Stay away from short term directional bets, reserve those for special occasions perhaps.
I typically allocate only a very small portion of my portfolio for directional short term trades but thats just me.
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