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BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull 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 StrategyA 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. |