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Comparision (BULL CALL SPREAD VS SHORT PUT)

 

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Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

Bull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date.

Short Put Option Strategy

A trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level.
Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put.

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - Details

BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT PUT
Market View Bullish Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 1
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid Strike Price - Premium

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - When & How to use ?

BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT PUT
Market View Bullish Bullish
When to use? This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.
Action Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option Sell Put Option
Breakeven Point Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid Strike Price - Premium

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward

BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT PUT
Similar Strategies Collar Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
Disadvantage • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
Advantages • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account.

BULL CALL SPREAD

SHORT PUT