Jade Lizard
Bullish to neutral with high implied volatility — want to collect income while having no upside risk above the call spread wing, at the cost of downside exposure from the short put
Risk Profile at a Glance
How to Construct the Jade Lizard
- 1.Sell 1 OTM put at strike A
- 2.Sell 1 OTM call at strike B
- 3.Buy 1 OTM call at strike C (C > B)
- 4.Net credit collected must exceed the call spread width to eliminate upside risk
Understanding the Jade Lizard
The jade lizard is a three-legged options strategy that generates a credit with no risk to the upside. It combines a short OTM put with a short OTM call spread. The key feature: the total credit received must be greater than the width of the call spread, which eliminates any loss above the higher call strike. The only risk is the stock falling below the short put strike (equivalent to a cash-secured put).
This structure is popular in elevated-IV environments because it generates significant premium while defining the upside risk with the long call wing. Invented and named by the tastytrade team, the jade lizard is effectively a bullish income trade that removes upside risk entirely while keeping the downside obligation of the short put. It is most effective when the stock is expected to stay flat or rise moderately. The EdgeOS bull count 2–4 setup in a bullish regime with elevated IV is the ideal context — you sell premium against a stock that has already triggered an ignition and is progressing through the bull count sequence..
When to Use It — EdgeOS Signal Integration
- ✓Ideal when SCTR > 9 and EdgeOS bull count = 1 (fresh ignition trigger)
- ✓Extension score below 0.8 (Tight or Mod) — stock has room to run
- ✓Confirmed or fluid bullish trend — EMA alignment supports the direction
Today's Jade Lizard Candidates
Updated Aug 28, 2026 · refreshes every 30 minStocks currently showing bullish EdgeOS signals that match Jade Lizard entry conditions. SCTR > 9 (bullish breadth), extension Tight–Mod (room to run), fresh bull count 1–3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jade Lizard options strategy?
The jade lizard is a three-legged options strategy that generates a credit with no risk to the upside. It combines a short OTM put with a short OTM call spread.
When should I use the Jade Lizard?
Bullish to neutral with high implied volatility — want to collect income while having no upside risk above the call spread wing, at the cost of downside exposure from the short put
What is the maximum loss on the Jade Lizard?
The maximum loss is the full stock price minus any premium received — equivalent to the stock falling to zero. This is substantial but defined by the underlying's value.
How does the Jade Lizard compare to similar strategies?
The Jade Lizard is a bullish credit strategy. Compared to the Bull Put Spread (bullish, credit), the Jade Lizard has stock-price max risk and limited max reward. Your choice depends on your directional bias, IV environment, and risk tolerance. The TraderValue strategy comparison tool lets you see the exact payoff differences side by side.
What stocks are good Jade Lizard candidates today?
As of Aug 28, 2026, stocks with bullish EdgeOS signals matching Jade Lizard conditions include: BSP (SCTR 212989.1, bull b1, Tight extension); BWET (SCTR 136.6, bull b2, Tight extension); GGLS (SCTR 134.3, bull b1, Tight extension). These are screened live from 3,000+ symbols and refresh every 30 minutes during market hours. See winstockoptions.com/scans for the full live list.