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Re: Cstern71 post# 115105

Wednesday, 07/11/2012 1:11:17 PM

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 1:11:17 PM

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The difference between the two strikes in the total risk. In your case it's $5.00

$600 weekly puts - $595 weekly puts = $5.00

Since each contract is for 100 shares we multiply these two figures:

100 shares X $5.00 = $500

$500 is the total risk per contract spread


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