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BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
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 |
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 CALENDER SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. |