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Box Spread Strategy Explainer Video

The Box Spread, or long box, is a common arbitrage strategy that involves buying a Bull Call Spread together with the corresponding Bear Put Spread, with both vertical spreads having the same strike prices and expiration dates. The long box is used when the spreads are underpriced in relation to their expiration values.

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