Options allow traders to profit with basic or advanced strategies, based on calls and puts, but are not risk-free, exposing ...

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The short put spread -- or "bull put spread," as it's also described -- is a relatively conservative option strategy, since the profit potential is strictly capped. In execution, it bears a strong ...

The short strangle is a two-legged option spread meant to capitalize on a period of stagnant price action for the underlying stock. The strategy involves the sale of two out-of-the-money options ...