---
title: "OptionSignal® Index Long Call Spread"
slug: "os-index-long-call-spread"
description: "Explore the OptionSignal® Index Long Call Spread strategy for SPY and QQQ, including bullish entry signals, option selection, exit rules, and backtest results. "
tags: ["OptionSignal"]
updated: 2026-09-23T14:16:25Z
published: 2026-09-23T14:16:25Z
canonical: "learn.trademachine.com/os-index-long-call-spread"
---

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# OptionSignal® Index Long Call Spread

### Overview

- Long Call Spread
- 2 legs
- SPY and QQQ

### OptionSignal® Index Long Call Spread Settings

- Strategy is a long call spread.

#### OptionSignal® Index Long Call Spread Open Conditions:

- OptionSignal® prediction rating is equal to 5 (OptionSignal® = 5)

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/image(186).png)

#### Details on Options TradeMachine is Selecting for OptionSignal® Index Long Call Spread:

- 1x **long 60 delta** call near **7 days to expiration**
- 1x **short 30 delta** call near **7 days to expiration**

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/image(199).png)

#### Earnings Handling for OptionSignal® Index Long Call Spread Strategy:

- [Nothing Special](/v1/docs/earnings-and-trademachine)

#### OptionSignal® Index Long Call Spread Close Conditions:

- OptionSignal® prediction rating is equal to 1 (OptionSignal® = 1)
- Gains Above 50%
- Options reach expiration (Close all legs with front month options)

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/image(163).png) ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/image(187).png)

#### Open next trade for OptionSignal® Index Long Call Spread:

- [At Normal Time](/v1/docs/what-does-the-and-open-next-trade-at-normal-time-and-re-open-immediately-mean)

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/image(164).png)

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#### Impact of OptionSignal® on Index Long Call Spread:

![1 yr SPY OptionSignal™ Index Long Call Spread.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/1%20yr%20SPY%20OptionSignal%E2%84%A2%20Index%20Long%20Call%20Spread(3).png)

Statistical Significance: 54.8%

![1 yr QQQ OptionSignal™ Index Long Call Spread.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/1%20yr%20QQQ%20OptionSignal%E2%84%A2%20Index%20Long%20Call%20Spread(3).png)

Statistical Significance: 82.7%

Backtest Links

[No Model](https://www.trademachine.com/index.php?share_key=20260127_BgJ37VxY22IlfC6t) [OptionSignal®](https://www.trademachine.com/index.php?share_key=20260127_SJ7AH2lT5iUKqXEQ)

![3 yr SPY OptionSignal™ Index Long Call Spread.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/3%20yr%20SPY%20OptionSignal%E2%84%A2%20Index%20Long%20Call%20Spread(2).png)

Statistical Significance: 99.99%

![3 yr QQQ OptionSignal™ Index Long Call Spread.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/3%20yr%20QQQ%20OptionSignal%E2%84%A2%20Index%20Long%20Call%20Spread(2).png)

Statistical Significance: 99.9%

Backtest Links

[No Model](https://www.trademachine.com/index.php?share_key=20260127_oAY4VcNICzoUqWpp) [OptionSignal®](https://www.trademachine.com/index.php?share_key=20260127_WmiwP8dVsUnZoOOW)

![5 yr SPY OptionSignal™ Index Long Call Spread.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/5%20yr%20SPY%20OptionSignal%E2%84%A2%20Index%20Long%20Call%20Spread(2).png)

Statistical Significance: 99.9%

![5 yr QQQ OptionSignal™ Index Long Call Spread.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b73389a5-b202-4bf4-8df2-8c69e8edbb3b/Images/Documentation/5%20yr%20QQQ%20OptionSignal%E2%84%A2%20Index%20Long%20Call%20Spread(2).png)

Statistical Significance: 99.998%

Backtest Links

[No Model](https://www.trademachine.com/index.php?share_key=20260127_mBocThy5OIGIapRd) [OptionSignal®](https://www.trademachine.com/index.php?share_key=20260127_wAjFIGrYFBlOcePL)

## Related

- [OptionSignal® Strategies](/optionssignal.md)
- [OptionSignal® Introductory Webinar 1/17/2026](/optionsignal-introductory-webinar-1172026.md)
- [Getting Started with OptionSignal®](/getting-started-with-optionsignal.md)