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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

Diagonal Spreads

What It Is

A long-term option + a short-term weekly option. The "bridge" between spreads and covered calls.

Risk Level

🟡 Medium

Capital Required

$150–$800

Ideal for $1k–$5k

When to Use

  • Slightly directional
  • Stable tickers
  • When learning more advanced option Greeks

Progression Fit

Bridge strategy to covered calls and PMCC.