StrategiesA – Z List
STRATEGIES

A – Z List of Trading Strategies

Evan Caldwell
Evan Caldwell
Updated Jul 14, 2026

Below you will find a simple alphabetical list of all the options trading strategies that we cover on this site. If you are looking for further details on a specific strategy then simply scroll down to that one and click on the relevant link. We have also provided a very brief description of each one.

Albatross Spread: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Bear Butterfly Spread: A complex bearish trading strategy.

Bear Call Spread: A bearish trading strategy that requires a high trading level.

Bear Put Ladder Spread: A complex bearish trading strategy.

Bear Put Spread: A bearish trading strategy that is suitable for beginners.

Bear Ratio Spread: A complex bearish trading strategy.

Box Spread, Conversion & Reversal Arbitrage and Strike Arbitrage: See Options Arbitrage Strategies.

Bull Butterfly Spread: A complex bullish trading strategy.

Bull Call Ladder Spread: A complex bullish trading strategy.

Bull Call Spread: A bullish trading strategy that is suitable for beginners.

Bull Condor Spread: A complex bullish trading strategy.

Bull Put Spread: A bullish trading strategy that requires a high trading level.

Bull Ratio Spread: A complex bullish trading strategy.

Butterfly Spread: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Buy Call Options: See Long Call.

Buy Put Options: See Long Put.

Calendar Call Spread: A simple neutral trading strategy.

Calendar Put Spread: A simple neutral trading strategy.

Calendar Straddle: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Calendar Strangle: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Call Ratio Backspread: A fairly complicated, volatile trading strategy that leans towards bullish.

Call Ratio Spread: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Condor Spread: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Covered Call Collar: A fairly simple neutral trading strategy that is suitable for beginners.

Covered Call: A relatively simple neutral trading strategy that is suitable for beginners.

Covered Put: A fairly complex neutral trading strategy.

Iron Albatross Spread: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Iron Butterfly Spread: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Iron Condor Spread: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Long Call: A single transaction bullish trading strategy. Suitable for beginners.

Long Gut: A simple, volatile trading strategy suitable for beginners.

Long Put: A single transaction bearish trading strategy that is suitable for beginners.

Long Straddle: A simple, volatile trading strategy suitable for beginners.

Long Strangle: A simple, volatile trading strategy suitable for beginners.

Naked Call Write: See Short Call.

Naked Put Write: See Short Put.

Put Ratio Backspread: A reasonably complex, volatile trading strategy that leans towards bearish.

Put Ratio Spread: An advanced neutral trading strategy.

Reverse Iron Albatross Spread: A complex, volatile trading strategy.

Reverse Iron Butterfly Spread: A complicated, volatile trading strategy.

Reverse Iron Condor Spread: An advanced, volatile trading strategy.

Short Albatross Spread: A complex, volatile trading strategy.

Short Bear Ratio Spread: A fairly complicated bearish trading strategy.

Short Bull Ratio Spread: A fairly complicated bullish trading strategy.

Short Butterfly Spread: A complicated, volatile trading strategy.

Short Calendar Call Spread: An advanced, volatile trading strategy.

Short Calendar Put Spread: A complex, volatile trading strategy.

Short Call: A single transaction bearish trading strategy.

Short Condor Spread: An advanced, volatile trading strategy.

Short Gut: A simple neutral trading strategy.

Short Put: A single transaction bullish trading strategy.

Short Straddle: A relatively simple neutral trading strategy.

Short Strangle: A quite straightforward neutral trading strategy.

Strap Straddle: A simple, volatile trading strategy suitable for beginners.

Strap Strangle: A simple, volatile trading strategy suitable for beginners.

Strip Straddle: A simple, volatile trading strategy suitable for beginners.

Strip Strangle: A simple, volatile trading strategy suitable for beginners.

Synthetic Covered Call, Short Straddle, and Straddle: See Synthetic Options Strategies.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on OptionsTrading.org is for educational and informational purposes only. We aim to help users make informed decisions about options trading, but we are not providing financial advice. We do not make recommendations on specific trades or investment strategies. Options trading carries significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment, and may not be suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own thorough research and/or consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any trading decisions.