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PUT BACKSPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
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 .. |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | - |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | 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 | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call | |
Breakeven Point | - |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly | |
Disadvantage | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. | |
Advantages | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. |