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When a $5 Credit Spread Trades Like $7.50: Lessons from a MSFT Put Spread Gone Sideways
When a $5 Credit Spread Trades Like $7.50: Lessons from a MSFT Put Spread Gone Sideways

When a $5 Credit Spread Trades Like $7.50: Lessons from a MSFT Put Spread Gone Sideways

Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

Options spreads are often described as “defined risk” strategies — structured trades where the maximum gain and loss are known in advance. But real markets, especially around earnings and near expiration, can behave in ways that feel anything but predictable. This post breaks down a real Microsoft options trade that started as a credit spread…

AAPL Vertical Call Spread Case Study
AAPL Vertical Call Spread Case Study

Rolling ITM Options: AAPL Vertical Call Spread Case Study

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Managing options trades often requires flexibility. Rolling positions can help minimize losses and extend time for your thesis to play out. Let’s analyze a real-world example using Apple (AAPL). The Situation This roll moved the strikes deeper ITM and extended the expiration by three weeks. Updated Payoff Analysis For the new spread: Important Note:You also…

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📉 Closing the Spread: A Costly Lesson in Execution, Timing, and Risk Management

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Recently, I closed a vertical call spread on Apple Inc. (AAPL), both legs expiring on August 25: This bullish spread was originally sold for a $0.18 credit, aiming to profit from moderate upward movement in AAPL while capping risk. However, the trade didn’t go as planned—and the lessons learned were invaluable. 📘 What Is a Vertical…