Comparision ( BULL CALENDER SPREAD
VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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
A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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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.
• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
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.
• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.