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BULL CALL SPREAD | BULL CALENDER 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. |
Bull Calendar Spread Option StrategyThis 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 .. |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details
BULL CALL SPREAD | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
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 a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Collar | The Collar, Bull Put Spread |
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. | • Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained. |
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. | • 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. |