The Infamous Rogue Trader Nick Leeson Pursued an Option Strategy

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Essay

The infamous rogue trader Nick Leeson pursued an option strategy known as a short straddle over the Nikkei 225 index.Explain how this position is constructed and when it would be profitable.

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