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What Is a Call Spread?

Learn about the Call Spread strategy.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

A Call Spread (also known as a Vertical Call Spread) is a bullish options strategy that involves buying one call option and selling another call option at a higher strike price, both with the same expiration date.

This strategy allows traders to profit from a moderate upward move while reducing upfront cost compared to buying a single call.


How It Works

On Kyan, you can build this position using:

  • 1× Long Call (lower strike)

  • 1× Short Call (higher strike)

Because you’re selling a call at a higher strike, you collect some premium, offsetting the cost of buying the lower-strike call.


Profit and Loss Profile

  • Maximum Profit: Difference between strike prices minus the net premium paid.

  • Maximum Loss: Limited to the initial net premium paid.

  • Breakeven: Lower strike + net premium paid.


Why Traders Use It

  • To limit downside risk while keeping upside exposure.

  • To express a directional bullish view at lower cost.

  • To take advantage of moderate upward movement in the underlying asset.

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