Compare Strategies
| LONG PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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| About Strategy |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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LONG PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
| LONG PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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| Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
| Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
| Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
| Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
LONG PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
| LONG PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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| Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
| When to use? | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. | |
| Action | Buy Put Option | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
| Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
LONG PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
| LONG PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid | |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
| LONG PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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| Similar Strategies | Protective Call, Short Put | Bull Put Spread |
| Disadvantage | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. | |
| Advantages | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |