Most options traders start the same way. They buy calls or puts… and hope the stock makes a big move fast enough to win. But there’s a problem: Time decay. More News from Barchart Even if you’re right on direction, your trade can still lose money if the move isn’t strong enough — or doesn’t happen quickly. That’s where credit spreads come in. Long Options vs. Credit Spreads In this recent video explainer, options expert Rick Orford describes two ways to express the same market view: 1. Long Options ...