BULL CALENDER SPREAD	RATIO CALL WRITE
About Strategy	Bull Calendar Spread Option Strategy This 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 Read more..	Ratio Call Write Option Strategy  This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. Read more..

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View	Bullish	Neutral
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	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	RATIO CALL WRITE
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 used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action	Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call	Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point	Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario	You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.	Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies	The Collar, Bull Put Spread	Variable Ratio Write
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.	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
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.