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Comparision ( BULL CALENDER SPREAD VS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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  BULL CALENDER SPREAD SHORT CALL CONDOR 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

Short Call Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short 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 CALENDER SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

BULL CALENDER SPREAD SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Bullish Volatile
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?

BULL CALENDER SPREAD SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Bullish Volatile
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 an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile.
Action Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

BULL CALENDER SPREAD SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

BULL CALENDER SPREAD SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies The Collar, Bull Put Spread Short Strangle
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. • 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 • 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 allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone.

BULL CALENDER SPREAD

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD