I would like to continue my discussion of spreading time by describing diagonal calendar spread options. This spread, unlike the horizontal calendar spread, uses different strikes. It is a ...

One of the more flexible strategies an options trader can use is the diagonal time spread. Diagonal spreads are so named because on many options pricing sheets, options are listed with different ...

Diagonal spreads also allow you to profit where the trade is volatile because the long-term trading options have more value than the short-term trading options.

A double diagonal options trading strategy is an advanced options trading strategy where the investor combines a diagonal call spread with a diagonal put spread that benefits from the time decay.

The math behind options pricing and the multiplicity of possible strategies create a daunting amount of complexity.

Option Spread Trading provides a comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand explanation of option spreads, and shows you how to select the best spread strategy for any given market outlook.

In the previous article, the diagonal spread trade was illustrated with Procter & Gamble ( PG) call options. It was also discussed how the trade could be continued forward by utilizing weekly ...

You've heard about options, but what exactly are spreads? There are 3 main types, and they all have their pros and cons for options trading.