Wheel Glossary

Roll out in Wheel Trading

Roll out means moving an option to a later expiration date. It matters because it buys time for the thesis to play out and can repair near-term pressure.

Wheel Strategy Glossary Reviewed Mar 9, 2026 Njord editorial QA

Definition

Moving an option to a later expiration date.

  • Translate the term into position sizing and trade management, not just vocabulary.
  • Ask how the term changes your entry, adjustment, or exit.

Why it matters in the wheel

It buys time for the thesis to play out and can repair near-term pressure.

  • A useful definition should change what you track each week.
  • If the term does not affect capital, assignment, or premium quality, it is usually secondary.

Common mistake

Using extra duration to avoid admitting the original setup no longer works.

  • Most wheel errors come from skipping the denominator behind the term.
  • Write the term in plain language inside your trade notes before you use it.

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