Untested side
Definition · Level 4 · Naked options
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In a strangle or condor, the short strike the stock is moving away from; often nearly worthless, and often rolled closer to collect credit and rebalance delta.
Example
Stock rallies toward the 110 call → roll the 90 put up to 100.
Where Tradecraft teaches it
Level 4 · Naked options, in the lesson “Short straddles & strangles”: Selling volatility, breakevens and margin, and how to manage the tested and untested sides.
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