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Options Strategy Library

Fundamentals
What Is an Option?
Call Options Explained
Put Options Explained
The Options Chain
Options Pricing
The Greeks
Implied Volatility
ITM / ATM / OTM Explained
Assignment & Exercise
Expiration & Settlement
Liquidity
Margin vs Cash Accounts
Order Types for Options
Taxes & Options
Options Risks
Why Most New Traders Lose Money
Putting It All Together
Capital Ranges
$500 - $1,000
$1,000 - $2,500
$2,500 - $5,000
$5,000 - $10,000
$10,000 - $25,000
$25,000 - $50,000
$50,000 - $100,000
$100,000+
Strategies
Cash-Secured Puts
Covered Calls
The Wheel Strategy
Poor Man's Covered Calls
Bull Put Spreads
Bear Call Spreads
Debit Spreads
Diagonal Spreads
Calendar Spreads
Iron Condors
Strangles
Butterfly Spreads

Bear Call Spread

What It Is

Sell a call + Buy a higher call → income when stock stays below strike.

Risk Level

🟡 Medium

Capital Required

$50–$500

When to Use

  • Slightly bearish outlook
  • High IV setups

Progression Fit

Complements bull put spreads; perfect for 1–2k accounts.