Spread Analysis
Analyze multi-leg option strategies.
Instructions
Note: If uv is not installed or pyproject.toml is not found, replace uv run python with python in all commands below.
uv run python scripts/spreads.py SYMBOL --strategy STRATEGY --expiry YYYY-MM-DD [options]
Strategies and Options
Vertical Spread (bull/bear call/put spread):
uv run python scripts/spreads.py AAPL --strategy vertical --expiry 2026-01-16 --type call --long-strike 180 --short-strike 185
Straddle (long call + long put at same strike):
uv run python scripts/spreads.py AAPL --strategy straddle --expiry 2026-01-16 --strike 180
Strangle (long call + long put at different strikes):
uv run python scripts/spreads.py AAPL --strategy strangle --expiry 2026-01-16 --put-strike 175 --call-strike 185
Iron Condor (sell strangle + buy wider strangle):
uv run python scripts/spreads.py AAPL --strategy iron-condor --expiry 2026-01-16 --put-short 175 --put-long 170 --call-short 185 --call-long 190
Output
Returns JSON with:
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strategy
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Strategy name and legs
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cost
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Net debit or credit
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max_profit
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Maximum potential profit
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max_loss
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Maximum potential loss
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breakeven
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Breakeven price(s)
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probability
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Estimated probability of profit (based on IV)
Explain the risk/reward and when this strategy is appropriate.
Dependencies
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pandas
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yfinance