Christmas Tree Spread

Description

Buying one option, skipping a strike, selling two, skipping another, and buying one.

Trading Logic

Similar to a butterfly but with a wider profit zone and lower cost.

Practical Example

Stock at $100. Buy $90C, sell 3 $105C, buy 2 $110C.

P/L Curve

Chart Description
  • X-Axis: Stock price at expiration
  • Y-Axis: Expected P/L ($)
  • Green area: Profit; Red area: Loss