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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 |
Bear Put Spread Option StrategyWhen a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM .. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
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. | The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | The Collar, Bull Put Spread | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread |
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. • Early assignment risk. |
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. | • If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk. |