Jan 6, 2014

from the CBOE--Option Talker Peter Lusk Chats Bear Put Spread

English: VERTICAL BEAR PUT SPREAD
English: VERTICAL BEAR PUT SPREAD (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Strategy Discussion

ExampleXYZ stock is trading at $39
OutlookYou are moderately bearish on XYZ stock and expect it to fall in the near term.
Possible strategy: Bear Put Spread
Buy 1 XYZ 30-day 40 strike Put at $3.50
Sell 1 XYZ 30-day 35 strike Put at $1.00
Net Debit $2.50
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copied from the CBOE

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