The Bear Put Spread

In our SPY $672/$668 example, your goal is for the SPY to drop below your lower strike.

  • Max Loss: This is exactly what you paid to enter.

    • $14.06 (Paid) – $12.54 (Collected) = $1.52 ($152 per contract).

    • If SPY stays above $672, the most you can lose is $152.

  • Max Profit: This is the width of your strikes minus the debit you paid.

    • $672 – $668 = $4.00 (Width)

    • $4.00 – $1.52 = $2.48 ($248 per contract).