Options Trading Strategies Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of a covered call option?

  • To profit from a fall in stock prices
  • To profit from a rise in stock prices
  • To limit losses
  • To earn premium income (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a vertical spread?

  • Bear put spread (correct)
  • Bear call spread
  • Bull put spread
  • Bull call spread
  • What is the difference between a long straddle and a long strangle?

  • The expiration date is the same for both call and put options in a long straddle, but different in a long strangle
  • A long straddle involves buying call and put options at different strike prices, but a long strangle involves buying call and put options at the same strike price
  • A long straddle involves buying call and put options, but a long strangle involves selling call and put options
  • The strike price is the same for both call and put options in a long straddle, but different in a long strangle (correct)
  • What is the author's opinion on technical analysis?

    <p>It is a distraction and traders should not rely on it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is technical analysis?

    <p>The practice of using charts and technical indicators to predict future market movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have a basic understanding of technical analysis even if you don't use it?

    <p>Because other traders use it and their actions can affect the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Options Trading Cheat Sheet: Key Strategies and Concepts

    • Long call and long put options are used to make a profit when stock prices rise and fall, respectively.
    • Short call and short put options involve selling options to earn premium income and limit losses.
    • Bull call spread and bear call spread are vertical spreads that involve buying and selling call options at different strike prices.
    • Bull put spread and bear put spread are vertical spreads that involve buying and selling put options at different strike prices.
    • Long straddle and short straddle options involve buying or selling both call and put options at the same strike price and expiration date.
    • Long strangle and short strangle options involve buying or selling both call and put options at different strike prices but with the same expiration date.
    • Long call butterfly and short call butterfly spreads are established by buying or selling a combination of in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money call options.
    • Long put butterfly and short put butterfly spreads are established by buying or selling a combination of in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money put options.
    • Long call condor and short call condor spreads involve buying or selling a combination of in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money call options at different strike prices.
    • Long put condor and short put condor spreads involve buying or selling a combination of in-the-money, at-the-money, and out-of-the-money put options at different strike prices.
    • Covered call and covered put options involve selling call or put options while holding the underlying stock or shorting the underlying stock, respectively.
    • The options trading cheat sheet is a downloadable resource that provides a quick reference guide to the key option strategies and their profit and loss graphs.

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    Test your knowledge on options trading strategies with our quiz! This cheat sheet covers key concepts such as long and short options, vertical spreads, straddles, strangles, butterfly spreads, condor spreads, and covered options. Use your understanding of these strategies to answer questions and see how well you know the world of options trading. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, this quiz is a great way to sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge.

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