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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. |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod .. |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
BULL CALL SPREAD | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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 | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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 can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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 | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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. | Unlimited Risk. |
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. | Unlimited profit. |