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A put ratio spread is written with the expectation that the underlying security is about to fall by a very small margin. Read more

A call ratio backspread is ideal for a trader who sees a big move coming, thinks it will be to the upside, and wants to limit potential losses on… Read more

The Small Dogs of the Dow is a simple and effective strategy that has outperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 over the last 20 years…. Read more

Like all ratio writing, consistent profits from a put ratio backspread are produced via proper planning, experience and a dash of luck. Read more

A short bull ratio spread has nearly all the upside potential of a long call but has less downside risk, and can be implemented on a nearly cost-free basis. Read more

A short bear ratio spread affords the trader slightly less gains than a regular long put, but with less initial cost and less risk. Read more

Bear ratio spreads involve the purchase of an at-the-money put and the the sale of two or more out-of-the-money puts. Read more

A bull ratio spread is profitable as soon as the long call climbs enough to cover the initial debit. Read more

A synthetic short put straddle involves the short sale of 100 shares of the underlying security and the sale of two at-the-money puts. Read more