Strategies

 

LEAPS Option Strategies

The strategies listed here are a collection of discussion pieces. The Options Institute designed the workshop to help individuals learn about various LEAPS strategies.


This segment illustrates the possible outcome of buying Equity LEAPS Calls in anticipation of an advance in the stock.


This segment illustrates the possible outcome of buying Equity LEAPS Calls as a Stock Alternative.


This segment illustrates the possible outcome of buying Equity LEAPS Puts to hedge the value of a stock owned.


This segment illustrates the possible outcome of buying Index LEAPS Calls to enhance portfolio returns.


This segment illustrates the possible outcome of buying Index LEAPS Puts to protect the value of a matched portfolio.


This segment illustrates the possible outcome of buying a Index LEAPS Bull Call Spread in anticipation of a moderately rising market.




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