Comparision (LONG STRANGLE
VS BULL CALENDER SPREAD )
Compare Strategies
LONG STRANGLE
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
About Strategy
Long Strangle Option Strategy
A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the
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 ..
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
LONG STRANGLE Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
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.
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
LONG STRANGLE Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Unlimited
LONG STRANGLE Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
The Collar, Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
• Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained.
Advantages
• Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .
• 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.