A type of options strategy that is used when the investor expects a moderate rise in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy is constructed by purchasing one put option while simultaneously selling another put option with a higher strike price. The goal of this strategy is realized when the price of the underlying stays above the higher strike price, which causes the … [Read more...]
Call Bull Spread – Option Trading
A type of options strategy used when a moderate rise in the price of the underlying asset is expected. It is achieved by purchasing call options at a specific strike price while also selling the same number of calls of the same asset and expiration date but at a higher strike. The maximum profit in this strategy is the difference between the strike prices of the long and short … [Read more...]
Call Back Spread- Options Trading
The call backspread is an investment strategy that involves selling a call at one strike price at a lower rate and then purchasing two calls at a higher strike price. This approach provides the call ratio backspread with a built in hedge component that is very likely to result in breaking even for the investor, and possible even realizing a small profit. The call backspread … [Read more...]
Short Put : Option Trading Explained
Writing a put obligates you to buy the underlying stock at the strike price any time until expiry if you are assigned. short put is created when long stock position is combined with a short call of the same series. It is so named because the established position has the same profit potential a short put. Limited Profit Potential The formula for calculating maximum profit … [Read more...]
Long Call Option : Option Trading
The long call option strategy is the most basic option trading strategy whereby the options trader buy call options with the belief that the price of the underlying security will rise significantly beyond the strike price before the option expiration date. Unlimited Profit Potential Since they can be no limit as to how high the stock price can be at expiration date, … [Read more...]