NDX options are an incredibly useful tool for both investors and traders. When two different options are combined into a spread they allow hedgers to protect a position and allow speculators to take ...

A debit spread is an options strategy that involves the purchase and sale of the same class of options with the same expiration date but different strike prices. Right now, this may sound confusing, ...

This column was originally published on RealMoney on June 2 at 5:13 p.m. EDT. It's being republished as a bonus for TheStreet.com readers. Some of the most frequently asked questions I get concern ...

Experienced options traders know that there are more ways to profit from options than just purchasing them and hoping they land in the money. There are ways to mitigate risk and maximize the potential ...

A bear call spread is a type of vertical spread, meaning that two options within the same expiry month are being traded. One call option is being sold, which generates a credit for the trader. Another ...

The term ‘spread’ can have several different interpretations depending on where it is used in the financial space. A spread is often used to refer to the difference in bid and ask prices on an ...

If you're new to options trading, you might be confused by the many terms, such as vertical options, straddles, and strangles. The following article will introduce you to each type and explain why ...

I have strapped on quite a few of these vertical bull call spreads across many asset classes this year, and they are a major reason why I am up 12%, twice the return of the S&P 500 and three times the ...

A debit spread is an options strategy that involves the purchase and sale of the same class of options A debit spread is an options strategy that involves the purchase and sale of the same class of ...