Strategy

Vertical Spreads Quiz

By Yojana Mandon · Updated June 2026 · 2 min read · Risk disclaimer

Vertical spreads trade some upside for lower cost and defined risk. See whether you can tell a bull call spread from a bull put spread.

Pick an answer for each question — your score appears at the end.

1. Question 1A vertical spread uses options with the same expiration but different…

   UnderlyingsStrikesTypesDividends

   Verticals share an expiration and differ only in strike price.

2. Question 2A bull call spread is a…

   Debit spreadCredit spreadCalendarStraddle

   You pay net premium (a debit) to open a bull call spread.

3. Question 3A bull put spread is typically a…

   Debit spreadCredit spreadRatio spreadButterfly

   You sell the higher put and buy a lower one for a net credit.

4. Question 4The benefit of a spread versus a single long option is…

   Unlimited profitLower cost and defined riskNo time decayGuaranteed profit

   The short leg reduces cost and caps both risk and reward.

5. Question 5Max profit on a bull call spread is reached when the stock is…

   Below the lower strikeAbove the higher strikeAt the lower strikeAt zero

   Above the upper strike both legs are in the money and profit is maxed.

6. Question 6A vertical spread’s maximum loss is…

   UnlimitedDefined and limitedZeroThe full strike

   The long leg caps the loss, so risk is known when you open it.

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