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BULL CALENDER SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Bull Calendar Spread Option StrategyThis 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 |
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur .. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time. | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Similar Strategies | The Collar, Bull Put Spread | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION |
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. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
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. | • The potential of loss is limited. |