Last updated on March 1st, 2022 , 06:11 am
Buying call options and buying call spreads are both bullish options strategies with many similar characteristics.
However, both strategies have unique differences when it comes to profit/loss potential, exposure to changes in implied volatility, and probability of profit.
In the video below, you’ll learn the key differences between long calls and long call spreads as we compare the two strategies using real option contracts.
projectfinance Options Tutorials
The Best Brokerage for Traders
We’ve been trading with tastytrade for years, benefiting from their trader-friendly fees:
- Free Stock Trading
- $10 Commission-Cap Per Option Leg
- Close Trades for Free*
- $10 Max Fee Per Crypto Order
Use the link below to check out the tastytrade $100 to $2,000 signup bonus offer.
* Applicable exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees still apply to all opening and closing trades except for cryptocurrency orders which are not subject to exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees.
Next Lesson
About the Author
Chris Butler received his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from DePaul University and has nine years of experience in the financial markets.
Chris started the projectfinance YouTube channel in 2016, which has accumulated over 25 million views from investors globally.