Comparision ( BULL CALENDER SPREAD
VS BEAR CALL SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
BEAR CALL SPREAD
About Strategy
Bull Calendar Spread Option Strategy
This 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
Bear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r ..
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Bearish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
2
2
Strategy Level
Beginners
Beginners
Reward Profile
Unlimited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Bearish
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 you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
• Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained.
• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
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.
• This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk.