cohen carter made a bet on mcdonald's. they haven't lost money yet. here's why. on "options action," it's a top item on our menu. risk less so you can make more. that's exactly what they have done with their bearish bet on mcdonald's. carter thought mcdonald's shares were looking a little bloated. >> we think it's a crowded trade. people scared of the market. >> better get short some mcdonald's. but tlast problem. shorting mcdonald's is about as safe as eating 20 of these. mike said bought the march 97.5 strike put for $2.50. now to make money, he needs shares to fall below that price by more than the cost of the trade or below $95 by march expiration. but 2.50? do you know what we could buy with that type of deal? ♪ a hamburger a cheeseburger >> and that's just for starters. to spend less than sold, the put for $1.20 and completed his put spread. but he did something else. he made profits sooner and here's how. between the $2.50 he spent with one call and the buck 20 selling the other, he cut his cost to a buck 30. now instead of needing it to fall below $95. if