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:
August 31, 2010:
The Short Straddle
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August 23, 2010:
Bull Call Spread
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August 16, 2010:
Time Spread with WeeklysSM
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August 10, 2010:
Covered Call with Weekly Options
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August 03, 2010:
Stock Repair Strategy
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July 27, 2010:
Buying a Call
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July 21, 2010:
Bear Call Spread
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July 13, 2010:
Protective Put
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July 06, 2010:
Bear Put Spread
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June 29, 2010:
Long Call Butterfly
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June 22, 2010:
Covered Combination
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June 15, 2010:
Covered Call
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June 08, 2010:
Long Strangle
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June 01, 2010:
Protecting a Portfolio with a Collar
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May 25, 2010:
Bull Put Spread
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May 18, 2010:
Long Straddle
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May 11, 2010:
Front Spread
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May 04, 2010:
Back Spread
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April 27, 2010:
Selling a Put to Buy a Stock
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April 20, 2010:
Vertical Call Spread
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