The "synthetic long" derives its name from the fact that ... you can mix up your approach with a "split strike" variation. By spreading out your strikes, you can create a little more breathing ...

By combining a long put and a short call at the same strike ... This variant is known as a "split-strike synthetic short." ...

The Canadian government is moving to end a nearly month-long postal workers' strike that has disrupted mail delivery across the country ahead of the holidays. On Friday, Labour Minister Steven ...