Bull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date.
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
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
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 CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.
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
Action
Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Sell 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
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 CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium 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
Limited
Limited
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies
Collar
Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage
• Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages
• Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid.