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BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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About Strategy |
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 |
Long Strangle Option StrategyA Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the .. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
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 in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | The Collar, Bull Put Spread | Long Straddle, Short Strangle |
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. | • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. |
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. | • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . |