Comparision ( BULL CALENDER SPREAD
VS RATIO PUT WRITE)
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BULL CALENDER SPREAD
RATIO PUT 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
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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. ..
Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile
Limited
Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Breakeven Point
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
RATIO PUT 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 implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
RATIO PUT 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 - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies
The Collar, Bull Put Spread
Short Strangle and Short Straddle
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.