BULL CALENDER SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
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 Read more..	Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option Strategy This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns .. Read more..

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View	Bullish	Bearish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	2	6
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.	Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View	Bullish	Bearish
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 wants potential returns.
Action	Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call	Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put
Breakeven Point	Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.	Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Maximum Profit Scenario	You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.	Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium
Maximum Loss Scenario	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid	Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Similar Strategies	The Collar, Bull Put Spread	Butterfly spreads
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.	• Potential profit is lower or limited.
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.	• The potential of loss is limited.