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Custom 6 Legs Explained

Six-leg flexibility for advanced overlays and multi-strike constructions.

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How a Custom 6 Legs is built

Up to six option legs.

  • Leg 1: buy put · strike template 85 · premium ~0.6 · 1 contract(s)
  • Leg 2: sell put · strike template 95 · premium ~2 · 1 contract(s)
  • Leg 3: buy call · strike template 95 · premium ~6 · 1 contract(s)
  • Leg 4: sell call · strike template 105 · premium ~2 · 1 contract(s)
  • Leg 5: buy call · strike template 110 · premium ~1 · 1 contract(s)
  • Leg 6: sell put · strike template 100 · premium ~3.5 · 1 contract(s)

Risk & reward snapshot

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Max profitStructure-dependent.
Max lossStructure-dependent.
BreakevenChart-driven.

Figures are conceptual for the classic structure. Your actual premiums, strikes, and fees change the numbers — confirm on the calculator.

When traders use it

  • Experienced traders combining multiple spreads.

Key risks

  • Operational complexity and partial fills.

Practical tips

  • Document the thesis for each pair of legs.

Practice on the calculator

  1. Open the Custom 6 Legs calculator.
  2. Load a symbol and option chain; fill realistic mid premiums.
  3. Review max profit, max loss, breakevens, and the date × price heatmap.
  4. Change strikes and DTE to see how risk shape shifts.

FAQ

What is a Custom 6 Legs?

Six-leg flexibility for advanced overlays and multi-strike constructions.

What is the max loss on a Custom 6 Legs?

Structure-dependent.

When should I use a Custom 6 Legs?

Experienced traders combining multiple spreads.

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