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It is a variation of the ratio spread and is used when the trader believes the asset will make a mild bullish move, and the staggered nature of the short call strike prices prevents the trader from incurring a very large loss if the asset makes a remarkable move to the upside.

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An options trading strategy that is generally achieved by purchasing one call option and selling two other call options at different strike prices. When drawn structurally, the strike price of the long option is located below the two successively higher written calls and loosely resembles a Christmas tree.

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