When Should I Roll My Options Trades?

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Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.

Equity and index options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.

Spread trading must be done in a margin account.

Multiple leg options strategies will involve multiple transaction costs.

American style short options can be assigned at any time up to expiration regardless of the in-the-money amount.

Schwab does not recommend the use of technical analysis as a sole means of investment research.