Understanding Double-Dip Trades – ASK TEDDI

Oct 22, 2025 | ASK TEDDI

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Today’s Ask Teddi question comes from Mark which concerns what to do with long puts in a credit put spread when the short puts have been closed early and the long puts are still being held.

The answer to this question discusses how to boost the original profit made in a trade that has ended prior to its expiry date. I call this “Double-Dip” trading.

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Understanding Double-Dip Trades – ASK TEDDI

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