LEAP Options
LEAPs vs Short-Term Options
LEAPs cost more but decay slowly and suit multi-month theses; short-term options are cheaper but decay quickly and require the move to happen soon.
Side-by-side
- Holding period: months vs days/weeks
- Time decay: slow early vs fast throughout
- Premium: higher vs lower
- Management: patient review vs tighter planned exits
Where swing traders fit
Swing options traders often use contracts one to a few months out — between short-dated and LEAP — to balance cost and time.
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