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Single option in a strategy

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What is Leg?

Leg An individual option in a multi-option strategy. An iron condor has 4 legs. Legging in means entering legs separately rather than as a package.

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An individual option in a multi-option strategy. An iron condor has 4 legs. Legging in means entering legs separately rather than as a package.

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