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BULL CALENDER SPREAD | BULL CALL 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 |
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. .. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
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 is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | The Collar, Bull Put Spread | Collar |
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. | • 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. |
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. | • 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. |