Options Playbook Radio 177: Short AAPL Call Spread

Today Brian is covering a short call spread (which is bearish) on AAPL. All of this applies on the put side, but in this episode, calls are being featured. Specifically: What dynamics do you need to think about when trading short spreads? Look at the most at-the-money straddle to get an idea about pricing Example 1: November 17 expriation; 52 days out Selecting strikes What will this cost? What is the max risk? Reward? Example 2: October 6 expiration; 10 days out Selecting strikes What will this cost? What is the max risk? Reward? Which would you choose? How to close out the trade? How to roll the trade? Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at [email protected], or to the Options Insider at [email protected].