The Weekly Strategy Archive is a collection of discussion pieces created by the Options Institute,
the educational arm of the CBOE, which are designed to assist individuals in learning how options
work and in understanding various options strategies. Options involve risk and are not suitable
for all investors. The strategies discussed are for educational and illustrative purposes
only, and should not be construed as an endorsement, recommendation or solicitation to buy or
sell securities. Commissions, taxes and transaction costs are not included. Please contact a tax advisor for the tax implications involved in these strategies.
Year:
January 31, 2012:
VIX Calendar Spread
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January 23, 2012:
Long Strangle
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January 17, 2012:
Bull Put Spread
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January 09, 2012:
AAPL Put Front Spread
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January 03, 2012:
OEX Credit Spread with Calls
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December 28, 2011:
The Collar
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December 20, 2011:
Time Spread
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December 12, 2011:
Selling a Put to Buy Stock
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December 05, 2011:
Covered Call
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November 29, 2011:
Speculating With a Straddle
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November 22, 2011:
Selling an Out of the Money Call
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November 15, 2011:
Buying NFLX Calls
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November 08, 2011:
The Short Straddle
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November 01, 2011:
Stock Repair Strategy
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October 25, 2011:
Targeting a Selling Price
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October 18, 2011:
Buying Calls and Earnings
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October 10, 2011:
Short Strangle
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October 04, 2011:
Calculating Index Contracts to Hedge a Portfolio
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September 27, 2011:
Protective Put
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September 20, 2011:
Vertical Call Spread
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