Commissions, taxes and transaction costs are not included in this discussion, but can affect final outcome and should be considered. Please contact a tax advisor for the tax implications involved in these strategies. Recent reports have suggested XYZ is losing money on one of its core businesses. Believe XYZ stock will suffer in the next three months. Bear Call Spread.
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