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Definition of 'Horizontal Spread'

An options strategy involving the simultaneous purchase and sale of two options of the same type, having the same strike price, but different expiration dates.
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Investopedia explains 'Horizontal Spread'

An example of this would be the purchase of a Dec 20 call and the sale of a June 20 call. This strategy is used to profit from a change in the price difference as the securities move closer to maturity.

Also referred to as "calendar spread" or "time spread".

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