Option Combination Strategies
This module will show you some intricate strategies that allow investors to speculate on the direction of prices or volatility, or to hedge exposures, by combining several options together, or by combining an option with an underlying security. These combination strategies fall into three main categories: spread positions, portfolio management strategies, and volatility plays. This course replicates the content from module 3 of the course Options.
CPE Credits: 1
Program Level | Intermediate |
Prerequisites | Derivative Instruments - Online or equivalent knowledge |
Advance Preparation | No advance preparation required. |
Recent Revision Date | May 21, 2015 |
Instructional Delivery Method | QAS Self Study |
Field of Study | Specialized Knowledge and Applications |
Duration : 1 hour
- Horizontal and vertical spreads: bull and bear spreads
- Portfolio strategies: protective puts and writing covered calls
- Volatility plays: straddles and strangles