Example of an Options Calendar Spread 

Scenario: A calendar spread strategy for the S&P 500, where profits peak when the stock price remains stable around the strike price of 850. As the price changes, either up or down, the potential for losses increases. To compare with regular calendar spreads, toggle between the buttons below:

Regular Calendar Spread   Reverse Calendar Spread  

Chart: Investopedia/Peter Gratton Source: Investopedia's "Calendar Spreads in Futures and Options Trading Explained"
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