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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | STRAP | |
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Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs STRAP - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | STRAP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. |
Action | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | STRAP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium | UNLIMITED |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |