Spread Analysis

Options Spread Calculator (Credit/Debit)

Calculate the maximum risk and potential reward for vertical spreads. Define your probability of success and protect your capital with precise math.

Spread Configuration

Spread Type

Short Strike

Long Strike

$Net Credit Received

No. of Contracts

Defined Risk

Vertical spreads are the safest way to trade options. Because you are buying one option to "hedge" the one you sold, your maximum loss is capped regardless of how far the stock moves.

Max Potential Profit

$150.00

Max Potential Loss-$350

Break-even Price

$148.50

At Expiration

R/R Ratio

1:0.43

Spread Width

$5.00

Strategy Note: You are collecting time decay (Theta). You win if the stock stays above/below your short strike. This is a high-probability strategy.

Understanding Vertical Spreads

Credit vs. Debit Spreads

In a Credit Spread, you receive money upfront. You want the options to expire worthless so you keep the cash. In a Debit Spread, you pay money upfront. You want the stock to move significantly in your direction to realize a profit.

Risk/Reward Profile

Vertical spreads allow you to trade with Defined Risk. Unlike selling a "naked" call where your risk is theoretically infinite, a spread trader knows exactly what their maximum loss is (Spread Width - Credit Received).

Key Definitions

Short Strike: The option you sold. This is your primary source of income or leverage.
Long Strike: The option you bought. This acts as your "insurance" or hedge.
Spread Width: The dollar distance between the two strikes.
Break-even: The stock price where your profit is exactly zero.

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