long vert spreads are long theta, short vert spreads short theta. sorry - wasn't specific enough for you.
long verts can be short theta if both strikes are ITM, e.g. a 85/90 call bull vert under AAPL at 92+ is short theta.
No. An 85/90 debit call spread with spot at 92 is long theta. It's priced < strike differential. It will converge to S-D with time [theta] or synthetic time [decrease in volty]. Guys: Long theta = benefit from decay.
"I bought 1500 shares today. It was a good pull back. With the iPhone debuting, it will easily hit 98.00 within the next 2 weeks. Unless earning season kills everything... Hate earning season.." i have to say this point of view i just cannot understand. wow.
hmmmmmmm Looks like it was a double top after all. Question now becomes how do we profit on it from here.