Options Trading

The put diagonal ratio backspread is worth getting to know, as it offers the potential for two-way profits – as well as an initial credit. Read more

A double diagonal spread combines a diagonal bull call spread with a diagonal bear put spread. Read more

The iron condor strategy thrives when the market goes nowhere. When the market is in a bearish state, it can be tweaked to the trader’s advantage, Read more

The rationale behind the put diagonal ratio spread is to pay for the longer-term options with the shorter. Read more

The call diagonal ratio spread aims to first profit from a lack of volatility, and thereafter from a strong move in the underlying security. Read more

Want to play the precipitous decline in oil but have limited capital? Consider poor man’s covered calls. Read more

A ratio calendar combination involves two ratio calendar spreads: one with calls and one with puts. Read more

The ratio call calendar spread is a strategy that’s ideal for playing an expected near-term drift followed by a bullish burst. Read more

A ratio put calendar spread is best initiated when you expect little near-term volatility followed by a stronger move into the longer maturing expiry. Read more