Sources¶
Public references used to check definitions and common heuristics. This is not a trade-idea feed.
Not financial advice
Sources are for education and verification of mechanics — not recommendations.
Tags on this site¶
| Tag | Meaning |
|---|---|
[verified] |
Consistent with ≥2 independent reputable sources, or a primary broker page for that claim |
[operator preference] |
A documented operating choice for this curriculum, not a market law |
[pending-verify] |
Still needs stronger primary-source backup |
Mechanics and structures¶
- Investopedia — Vertical spread
- Wikipedia — Credit spread (options)
- OCC Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (usually via your broker)
Greeks and event volatility¶
Canadian accounts¶
- Interactive Brokers Canada — RRSP/TFSA information
- Interactive Brokers Canada — Account guide
- Questrade — Options levels
- IBKR Campus — Options as part of an RRSP/TFSA strategy
Risk sizing¶
Retail options risk writeups commonly discuss about 1–2% of equity max loss per defined-risk trade and aggregate “heat” bands often nearer 10–15%. Treat those as comparison points for your own written policy — not as advice.
Not financial advice. Verify broker and CRA rules yourself.