Derivatives Strategies
Bear Put Spread
Definition
What is Bear Put Spread?
Buying a higher-strike put and selling a lower-strike put with the same expiration.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The strategy gains from a moderate decline with limited cost.
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Option GreeksDelta
The estimated change in an option's price for a small change in the underlying price.