UX P&L Curve

Roundhill Investments - Uranium ETF (UX) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Energy industry, with a market capitalization near $2.7M, listed on CBOE, carrying a beta of 0.86 to the broader market. Roundhill believes that uranium is a crucial resource in meeting the growing global demand for reliable electricity, driven by the expansion of nuclear power. public since 2025-01-29.

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
CBOE
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Energy
Market Cap
$2.7M
IPO Date
2025-01-29
Beta
0.86

At the current $30.02 spot price with 28.8% ATM implied volatility and 34 days to the front expiration, an at-the-money long straddle carries an approximate combined premium near $2.11, producing breakevens at roughly $27.91 and $32.13. Market-implied 1-standard-deviation range extends from $27.54 to $32.50, 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 UX pl curve questions

What does a UX ATM straddle cost today?
Using current UX pricing (28.8% ATM IV, 34-day front expiration, $30.02 spot), an at-the-money long straddle (long call + long put at the same strike) carries an approximate combined premium near $2.11 per spread. Breakevens land at roughly $32.13 on the upside and $27.91 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 UX 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.