Back Spread
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A back spread is essentially an inverted ratio spread. When constructing a back spread, you are selling an option closer to the underlying market or even an in-the-money option while purchasing an out-of-the-money option premium at a ratio to the short option. |
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Additional Comments:
The back spread is designed for a low implied volatility scenario with the expectation of increasing implied volatility over time.
Back spreads are not short-term trades. They should be created as long term as possible and is even a potential for Long-term Equity Anticipation Security (LEAP) options. |
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