Put Time Spread
...or OTM Put Time Spread
Position
Type
Strike
Expiration
Quantity
Short
Put
OTM (-1)
Near term
1
Long
Put
OTM (-1)
Long term 
1
         
         
Example:
Short 1 Aug 55 Put @ 1 1/16
Long 1 Oct 55 Put @ 2 3/16
Opinion: Bearish to very bearish
 
   
Description:
A Time Spread contains two options with the same strike price but different expiration months. In this example, OTM Puts are used because of the investor’s bearish bias. The ITM 55 Call could also be used.