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Bull Call Spread options strategy

A bull call spread buys a call and sells a higher-strike call with the same expiry. The short call lowers cost and caps profit.

Market outlook
Moderately bullish
Construction
Buy a lower-strike call and sell a higher-strike call.
Maximum risk
Net debit paid.
Maximum reward
Strike width minus net debit.
Breakeven at expiry
Lower strike plus net debit.

Strategy questions

What is a Bull Call Spread?
A bull call spread buys a call and sells a higher-strike call with the same expiry. The short call lowers cost and caps profit.
What is the maximum risk of a Bull Call Spread?
Net debit paid.

Risk note

Options are leveraged and expire. Model payoff at multiple prices and volatility levels in the Options Strategy Lab before considering a position.