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BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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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 |
Long Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< .. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
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 implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Similar Strategies | The Collar, Bull Put Spread | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
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. | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. |
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. | • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. |