Options Strategies
Tracking Vertical Spreads
Managing Defined Risk
Vertical Spreads are the bread and butter of many professional options businesses. MindTrajour understands the unique mechanics of both Credit Spreads (Selling premium) and Debit Spreads (Buying volatility).
How to Journal Verticals
When you log a vertical spread in MindTrajour, we track:
- Net Credit/Debit: Automatically calculated based on your legs.
- Breakeven Point: Visually shown on your trade chart.
- Roll History: If you roll your vertical to a later expiry, MindTrajour links the trades so you see the total P&L of the position, not just individual legs.
For single leg alternatives, check our Single Leg Trades guide.
Common Mistakes we catch
- Chasing Premium: Our Autopsy Dashboard will show you if you tend to lose more money when you sell spreads too far OTM (Out the money) just to "chase" a higher yield. See our Dashboard Overview for more on analytics.
Log a Vertical Spread
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