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Definition, Examples & Resources:Neutral'

What is Neutral in Options Trading ?

Neutral: A 'Neutral Options Spread' is a combination of options trades that do not profit from big moves either upside or downside, but rather it is designed to take advantage of the range bound market and generates profits if the stock remains in a range.

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Similar to a calendar straddle. A calendar strangle involves buying a long term strangle and selling a short term strangle simultaneously. This is a neutral options' trading strategy.[click to read more]
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