Category: Spread
Trade Idea – Bear Put Spread on VXX
Exploring a bearish options strategy on VXX as volatility spikes on trade war fears. Bear put spread targeting a move below $60 by September.
Trade Idea - Bull Put Spread on REGN
Disclaimer: The trades discussed in this blog reflect the author's personal strategies and decisions. These are not financial advice and should not be considered recommendations to buy, sell, or...
The Mechanics of a Short Box Spread [Risks and Rewards]
Short box spreads are a way to potentially achieve risk-free profits by capitalizing on price inefficiencies in options markets. This short box option strategy involves opening two selling a bull...
Trade Idea - Bull Put Spread on DXCM
Disclaimer: The trades discussed in this blog reflect the author's personal strategies and decisions. These are not financial advice and should not be considered recommendations to buy, sell, or...
Box Spread Strategy Explained [Focus on Key Elements]
If you're looking for an arbitrage opportunity in the options market, the box spread strategy may be what you need. This approach combines a bull call spread with a bear put spread, aiming to...
Trade Idea - Bear Put Spread on MDLZ
Disclaimer: The trades discussed in this blog reflect the author's personal strategies and decisions. These are not financial advice and should not be considered recommendations to buy, sell, or...
Backtesting Beta for Volatility Insights: Build Smarter Options Trading Strategies and Portfolio Ideas
As an investor, it is likely you have already come across high-beta stocks. These stocks can significantly overperform in bull markets and underperform in bear scenarios. While we would not advise...
Run Your Own Bull Put Spreads Backtest [Data-Driven Option Strategy]
If the large potential loss of selling a naked put scares you, a bull put spread might be an alternative to consider. This strategy offers a risk-limited way to bet on a stock rising, even with a...
The Call Ratio Spread Explained: Basic Principles for Traders (Learn the Essentials)
If you want to get rid of downside risk and have found a stock that may move only a little over the next weeks, the call ratio spread might be a strategy to consider. This options setup, ideal for...
An Essential Guide to the Put Ratio Spread (Example and Things to Know)
We often tell you that one of the main advantages of options trading is that you can benefit from little or no movement in the underlying price. A put ratio spread offers this potential by buying...