Credit Spreads: Bull Put and Bear Call Spreads
How a bull put spread and a bear call spread work, a worked example with breakeven and maximum loss, why the win rate is high and the ratio poor, and when to close.
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How a butterfly spread is built, a worked example with breakevens, why it earns little until near expiry, and the costs of four legs on a small maximum profit.
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Strike Selection in Options
In the money, at the money, out of the money - what changes as you move across the chain, and why the cheapest option is rarely the cheapest decision.