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COVERED CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Call Option StrategyMr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o |
Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns .. |
COVERED CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
COVERED CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 6 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
COVERED CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
COVERED CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income. | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid |
COVERED CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
COVERED CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED CALL Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED CALL | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread | Butterfly spreads |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall. | • The potential of loss is limited. |