Trading USDJPY via FX option spreads

Bull put spread (Credit) - Used by traders with a moderately bullish outlook to profit from upward asset price movement while mitigating risk.

How it works:

• Buy a put option with a lower strike price.
• Simultaneously sell a put option with a higher strike price.
• Both options are typically for the same asset and expiration date.

Pros:

• Will receive premium from the option spread.
• Limited risk

Cons:

• Profit potential is capped.

Bullish seagull spread - Used by traders with a moderately bullish outlook and think that the underlying asset will not go below a certain price.

How it works:

• Purchase a call option at a lower strike price.
• Sell a call option at a higher strike price to finance the trade.
• Lastly, sell a put option at an even lower strike price.

Pros:

• Receive premium from the spread.
• Cheaper than an outright call option.

 Cons:

• Profit potential is capped.
• Significant risk if underlying drops significantly.

Bearish strategies

Bear call spread (Credit) - Used by traders with a moderately bearish outlook to profit from downward asset price movement while mitigating risk.

How it works:

• Sell a call option with a lower strike price.
• Simultaneously buy a call option with a higher strike price
• Both options typically have the same expiration date and underlying asset

Pros:

• Receive a premium for the option spread.
• Limited risk

• Profit potential is capped.

Bear put spread (Debit) - Used by traders with a moderately bearish outlook to profit from downward asset price movement while mitigating risk.

How it works:

• Buy a put option with a higher strike price.
• Simultaneously sell a put option with a lower strike price
• Both options typically have the same expiration date and underlying asset

Pros:

• Cheaper than outright put option.
• Limited risk

Cons:

• Profit potential is capped.
• Will need to pay for the option spread.

Bearish seagull spread - Used by traders with a moderately bearish outlook and think that the underlying asset will not go above a certain price.

How it works:

• Purchase a put option at a lower strike price.
• Sell a put option at a higher strike price to finance the trade.
• Lastly, sell a call option at an even higher strike price.

Pros:

• Receive premium from the spread.
• Cheaper than an outright put option.

Cons:

• Profit potential is capped.
• Significant risk if the underlying rises significantly.

Options are complex, high-risk products and require knowledge, investment experience and, in many applications, high risk acceptance. We recommend that before you invest in options, you inform yourself well about the operation and risks. In Saxo Capital Markets' Terms of Use, you will find more information on this in the Important Information - Options, Futures, Margin and Deficit Procedure. You can also consult the Essential Information Document of the option you want to invest in on Saxo Capital Markets' website.
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