Rolling
Definition · Level 1 · Options basics
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Closing an existing option and opening a similar one at a later expiry (out) and/or a different strike (up or down), usually as one spread order — to extend a hedge, buy time or defend a position.
Example
Roll the Oct 55s up and out to the Nov 60s for a 1.50 debit.
Where Tradecraft teaches it
Level 1 · Options basics, in the lesson “Managing covered calls, buy-writes & baskets”: Getting called away, dividend assignment, rolling, buy-writes and covered basket calls.
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