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A defined-risk strategy that sells an ATM straddle and buys protective wings. Similar to an iron condor but with short strikes at the same price. Higher premium but narrower profit zone.
⚡ KEY TAKEAWAY: Maximum premium but needs the stock to stay very close to the short strike. Use on pinned stocks or around max pain near expiration.
Bear Call Spread
Use when you expect the stock to stay flat or decline. Collect premium upfront with defined risk — your max loss is the spread width minus the credit received.
Calendar Spread
Best deployed when near-term IV is pumped relative to the back month — sell the expensive leg and keep the cheap one. Earnings season is prime calendar spread territory.
Premium Selling
Works best when IV is high, VRP is positive, and the stock is range-bound. Time is on your side.
Cash-Secured Put (CSP)
Only sell CSPs on stocks you're happy to own at the strike price. That mindset eliminates panic if assigned.