Selecting A Strategy
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There are many options strategies using various combinations of puts, calls, and futures that can be tailored to take advantage of a particular set of market expectations and circumstances. Ultimately, a trader's objectives, view of the market, and ability to carry risk will determine which strategy to use.
Options / Futures Strategies
| Price Outlook | Strategy | Profit | Risk> |
| Bullish | Buy Futures | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Bullish | Buy Call | Unlimited | Limited |
| Neutral / Bearish | Sell Call | Limited | Unlimited |
| Bearish | Sell Futures | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Bearish | Buy Put | Unlimited | Limited |
| Neutral / Bearish | Sell Put | Limited | Unlimited |
| Increase In Volatility | Buy Straddle | Unlimited | Limited |
| Decrease In Volatility | Sell Straddle | Limited | Unlimited |