BULL CALENDER SPREAD	LONG PUT
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..	Long Put Option Strategy This 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. Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.< .. Read more..

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Details

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	LONG PUT
Market View	Bullish	Bearish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	1
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.	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	LONG PUT
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.	A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
Action	Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call	Buy Put Option
Breakeven Point	Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.	Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	LONG PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario	You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.	Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Unlimited

BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	BULL CALENDER SPREAD	LONG PUT
Similar Strategies	The Collar, Bull Put Spread	Protective Call, Short Put
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.	• 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
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 to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.