“Should I trade a calendar spread or a diagonal spread—and what’s the real difference?”
This video breaks it all down step by step.
You’ll learn:
✅ What is a Calendar Spread?
Same strike, different expirations
Great for neutral to modest directional moves
Lower capital risk, lower directional aggression
✅ What is a Diagonal Spread?
Different strike AND different expiration
Combines a calendar with a vertical spread
More directional, more capital-intensive
✅ When to Use Each Strategy:
Calendars for subtle directional bias (bullish or bearish) without going “all in”
Diagonals when you expect a stronger move in a direction
✅ Real Platform Examples:
Construction of both strategies
How the risk, cost, and payoff change as you adjust strikes and expirations
✅ Pro Tips:
How to create directional calendars without overcommitting
Why sometimes combining multiple calendars can be better than a diagonal
How to think about capital at risk vs. probability of profit
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