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Build and backtest an algorithmic bear call spread | NexusTrade

A bearish credit spread sells the lower-strike call and buys a higher-strike hedge.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic bear put spread | NexusTrade

A bearish debit spread buys the higher-strike put and sells the lower-strike put.

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Build and test a bull call spread | NexusTrade

Define the two call legs, inspect the debit and width, and test a vertical options spread in NexusTrade.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic bull put spread | NexusTrade

A bullish credit spread sells the higher-strike put and buys a lower-strike hedge. Size depends on risk and collateral, not credit received.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic long call butterfly | NexusTrade

A range rule buys lower and upper calls and sells two center calls. The 1:2:1 ratio and resolved wing symmetry determine its expiration payoff.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic call calendar spread | NexusTrade

A range rule buys a later-expiring call and sells a nearer-expiring call at the same target strike. Inspect different-expiration resolution and collateral.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic call diagonal spread | NexusTrade

A bullish rule buys a later ATM call and sells a nearer higher-strike call. Different expirations change the payoff and early-assignment exposure.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic cash-secured put | NexusTrade

A bullish trend rule writes one OTM put with sufficient starting cash for strike times multiplier. Inspect reserved collateral and buying power; received premium is not the risk budget.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic covered call | NexusTrade

Buy 100 SPY shares when stock holdings are empty, then write one higher-strike call during a bullish trend. Retain the stock when the call closes; inspect stock coverage and dividends separately.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic iron butterfly | NexusTrade

A range rule sells ATM call and put premiums with purchased wings. Inspect the actual center strike, both wing widths and all four close orders.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic iron condor | NexusTrade

A range rule combines a put credit spread and call credit spread. All four legs must share an expiration and close together.

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Build and test a long call | NexusTrade

Select an underlying, expiry and strike, then test a purchased call with a declared premium budget.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic long put | NexusTrade

A bearish trend rule buys an ATM put and closes when the trend reverses or time runs short.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic long straddle | NexusTrade

A momentum trigger buys an ATM call and put. The move must cover both premiums and costs; direction alone does not decide the payoff.

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Build and backtest an algorithmic long strangle | NexusTrade

A momentum trigger buys an OTM call and put. Both premiums are at risk if the subsequent move is too small.

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