DLLL P&L Curve

GraniteShares 2x Long DELL Daily ETF (DLLL) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $19.0M, listed on NASDAQ, carrying a beta of 3.88 to the broader market. The Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 2 times (200%) the daily percentage change of the common stock of Dell Technologies Inc, (NASDAQ: DELL) There is no guarantee that the Fund will meet its stated objective. public since 2025-02-14.

A profit/loss curve charts the theoretical gain or loss of an options position across a range of underlying prices. It helps traders visualize risk, identify breakeven points, and compare strategies before committing capital.

Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Market Cap
$19.0M
IPO Date
2025-02-14
Beta
3.88

At the current $73.48 spot price with 150.8% ATM implied volatility and 34 days to the front expiration, an at-the-money long straddle carries an approximate combined premium near $27.06, producing breakevens at roughly $46.42 and $100.54. Market-implied 1-standard-deviation range extends from $41.71 to $105.25, which sets the relevant P&L evaluation window for most near-term strategies. Payoff diagrams should be rebuilt from the live options chain; the preceding values are illustrative and assume a single at-the-money straddle for reference.

Frequently asked DLLL pl curve questions

What does a DLLL ATM straddle cost today?
Using current DLLL pricing (150.8% ATM IV, 34-day front expiration, $73.48 spot), an at-the-money long straddle (long call + long put at the same strike) carries an approximate combined premium near $27.06 per spread. Breakevens land at roughly $100.54 on the upside and $46.42 on the downside. The estimate uses the Brenner-Subrahmanyam approximation for at-the-money options under Black-Scholes.
How do I read an options P&L curve?
An options P&L curve plots theoretical position value at expiration (or at any chosen evaluation date) against the underlying price. The X-axis is the underlying price scenario, the Y-axis is position dollar P&L. The shape of the curve tells you the strategy's directional sensitivity, breakeven points, maximum profit and loss levels, and where time decay or volatility shifts will be most impactful. Multi-leg structures combine the curves of the individual legs to produce composite payoff diagrams.
What's the difference between a P&L curve and a payoff diagram?
Strictly: a payoff diagram shows option value at expiration (no time premium left), while a P&L curve typically shows position value at any evaluation date (with remaining time premium). The expiration payoff diagram has kinks at the strikes; the early P&L curve is smooth. For directional-vega trades, the early P&L curve also responds to IV shifts that the expiration payoff diagram does not capture - which is why options traders often look at both views.
Why are illustrative DLLL P&L numbers approximate?
The numbers above use Black-Scholes assumptions (lognormal returns, constant volatility, no early exercise, no dividends). Real-world option prices reflect skew, term structure, jump risk, and (for US-style options) early exercise premium. Use the live options chain for actual quoted bid/ask prices when sizing trades; the values here illustrate magnitude only.