Comparision ( BULL CALENDER SPREAD
VS LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
LONG 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
This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility and expects the market to move sideways. Using Call Options of the same expiry date, he will buy one Deep ITM Call Option, sell 1 ITM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 Deep OTM Call Option. The risk and reward both are limited due to offsetting of long and short positions. For t ..
Buy Deep ITM Call Option, Buy Deep OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option, Sell OTM 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 LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
LONG 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
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
LONG CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies
The Collar, Bull Put Spread
Long Put Butterfly, Short Call Condor, 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 comparatively low. • 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.
• Capable to generate profit even if there is low volatility in the market. • This strategy is associated with limited risk and limited profit. • Wider profit zone.