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BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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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 |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, .. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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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 | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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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. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | The Collar, Bull Put Spread | Protective Put, Long Call |
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. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
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. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |