Options Strategy Reference
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Strategy index

Every strategy in the reference. Pick one to open its interactive payoff diagram.

  • Long CallA bullish, defined-risk strategy with unlimited upside · payoff at expirationBullish
  • Long PutA bearish, defined-risk strategy that profits as the stock falls · payoff at expirationBearish
  • Bull Call SpreadA defined-risk bullish spread — capped gain, capped loss · payoff at expirationBullish
  • Bear Put SpreadA defined-risk bearish spread — capped gain, capped loss · payoff at expirationBearish
  • Bull Put SpreadA defined-risk bullish credit spread — keep the premium if it holds up · payoff at expirationBullish
  • Bear Call SpreadA defined-risk bearish credit spread — keep the premium if it stays down · payoff at expirationBearish
  • Covered CallAn income strategy on shares you own — capped upside, premium cushion · payoff at expirationNeutral-to-Bullish
  • Cash-Secured PutGet paid to wait to buy shares — premium income, full cash collateral · payoff at expirationNeutral-to-Bullish

Educational reference only — not financial advice. Options involve risk.