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About Strategy |
Covered Call Option StrategyMr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o |
Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategyThis strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the .. |
COVERED CALL Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details
COVERED CALL | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | - |
COVERED CALL Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
COVERED CALL | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income. | This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. |
Action | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | - |
COVERED CALL Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
COVERED CALL | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED CALL Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED CALL | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. |
Advantages | • Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall. | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. |