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Bullish Option Strategy: Long Calls
David Russell
December 30, 2023

Traders buy a single call option on a stock or ETF. This strategy can benefit from a price increase while risking more capital than a spread. Learn more

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David Russell
David Russell is Global Head of Market Strategy at TradeStation. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience as a financial journalist and analyst, his background includes equities, emerging markets, fixed-income and derivatives. He previously worked at Bloomberg News, CNBC and E*TRADE Financial. Russell systematically reviews countless global financial headlines and indicators in search of broad tradable trends that present opportunities repeatedly over time. Customers can expect him to keep them apprised of sector leadership, relative strength and the big stories – especially those overlooked by other commentators. He’s also a big fan of generating leverage with options to limit capital at risk.

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Bullish Option Strategy: Call Spread

Bullish Option Strategy: Call Spread

by David Russell | Dec 30, 2023

Traders buy a call option near the money and sell another at a higher strike. This strategy can leverage a price increase with limited capital at risk. Learn more

Bullish Option Strategy: Put Credit Spread

Bullish Option Strategy: Put Credit Spread

by David Russell | Dec 30, 2023

Traders sell a put option near the money and buy another at a lower strike. This strategy generates a credit, while limiting potential losses if prices decline. Learn more