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BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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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 Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy. |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Volatile |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Volatile |
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 is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Collar | Short Strangle |
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. | • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. |
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. | • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. |