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Published in TZ Latest News 27 March, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff

Negative vertical spread price??

Hey guys, I’m new here.

I am confused as to how and why a vertical spread price can be negative. For example looking at a recent options chain for SPY puts, why couldn’t I buy a 210 put @.05 and sell a 207.5 @ 0.08. I am confused to how this becomes a credit trade. If the underlying were to take a tumble I am also long on the better side.

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