Does a high score mean the trade will work out?

No. This checklist scores your risk awareness and process, not the outcome. Earnings reports can move a stock sharply in either direction regardless of preparation.

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Should I hold this options position through earnings, or close it first?

Q: Should I hold this options position through earnings, or close it first?

Check 8 statements about your awareness of implied volatility, overnight risk, and position size for this specific position. The tool scores how many apply and returns a hold, reduce, or close read.

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Check What's True Right Now

Check every statement that's true for this specific position before you decide whether to hold it through the report.

I know the exact date and whether this company reports before the open or after the close.
I understand implied volatility on this option is elevated ahead of the report and will likely drop sharply once it's over.
I've worked out roughly what this position is worth if the stock doesn't move at all after the report, accounting for that volatility drop.
I've calculated my maximum loss if the stock moves sharply against me overnight, since a stop-loss order can't fill between one day's close and the next day's open.
That overnight maximum loss still fits inside my normal per-trade risk limit.
I have a specific, researched reason to hold through the report, not just a hunch that it'll move in my favor.
I could accept this position hitting its maximum loss without it affecting how I trade afterward.
If I didn't already own this position, I'd still choose to open it fresh today, right before the report.

Your Result

Check the statements that apply to this position and click Check My Position to see if holding through earnings is reasonable.

How this works

Each checked statement adds one point out of 8 toward a reasoned decision to hold.
A high score means your risk, sizing, and reasoning are accounted for, not that the trade will work out. Earnings reports can move a stock sharply in either direction regardless of preparation.
The biggest risk unique to holding options through earnings is a large overnight move that a stop-loss order cannot protect against, combined with implied volatility dropping sharply the moment the report is out, which can shrink an option's value even if the stock barely moves.
This is a self-check on your process and awareness, not a signal, and not a substitute for reviewing the position's actual risk before you decide.

Risk & liability disclaimer: This tool is an educational self-check checklist only. It is not financial, investment, or tax advice, and it does not predict how any specific stock or option will behave around an earnings report. Trading Habits is not a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, or tax professional, and is not affiliated with any broker, exchange, or data provider. Always verify results independently and consult a licensed professional before making any trading or financial decision.

Should I hold this options position through earnings, or close it first?

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