Compare Strategies
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
---|---|---|
![]() |
![]() |
|
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 |
Short Straddle Option strategyThis strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an .. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
---|---|---|
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 | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
---|---|---|
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 work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
---|---|---|
Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SHORT STRADDLE | |
---|---|---|
Similar Strategies | The Collar, Bull Put Spread | 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. | • Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur. |
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. | • A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option . |