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Diagonal Spread

Complex strategy combining time and directional elements.

Intermediate

Market Outlook

bullish

Family

calendar

Capital Req

medium

Risk Profile

medium

Strategy Overview

Key characteristics and when to use

Structure

Sell Near-Term OTM + Buy Longer-Term ITM

Greek Profile

Positive delta, positive theta, positive vega

Characteristics

DebitBullishIntermediateComplex

Profit & Loss Formulas

Mathematical breakdown

Max Profit

Variable (depends on stock movement and time)

Max Loss

Net debit paid

Breakeven

Variable (complex calculation)