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BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull 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. |
Long Put Option StrategyThis 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. |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Details
BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
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. | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Buy Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Collar | Protective Call, Short Put |
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. | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. |
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. | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |