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Credit

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What is Credit?

Credit Money received when opening a position. Credit spreads and naked option sales generate credits. The credit is your maximum profit potential.

Complete Definition

Money received when opening a position. Credit spreads and naked option sales generate credits. The credit is your maximum profit potential.

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