Comparision ( BULL CALENDER SPREAD
VS IRON CONDORS)
Compare Strategies
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
IRON CONDORS
About Strategy
Bull Calendar Spread Option Strategy
This strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof
Iron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option. ..
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies
The Collar, Bull Put Spread
Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage
• Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained.
• Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages
• Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk.
• Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.