Compare Strategies
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| About Strategy | 
Call Backspread Option Trading This strategy is adopted by traders who are bullish in nature. He expects market and volatility to rise in the near future. A trader need not be direction specific here (i.e. an upward or downward trend, but a small bias towards an uptrend should always be present, as the gains will be much higher once the market moves up r                                          | 
                                    
Strip Option StrategyStrip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the                                         ..  | 
                                
CALL BACKSPREAD Vs STRIP - Details
| CALL BACKSPREAD | STRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Bullish | Neutral | 
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | 
| Number Of Positions | 3 | 3 | 
| Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners | 
| Reward Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited | 
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited | 
| Breakeven Point | Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) | 
CALL BACKSPREAD Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
| CALL BACKSPREAD | STRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Bullish | Neutral | 
| When to use? | This strategy is used when the investor expects the price of the stock to rise in the future. | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. | 
| Action | Sell 1 ITM Call, BUY 2 OTM Call | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts | 
| Breakeven Point | Lower breakeven = strike price of the short call, Upper breakeven = strike price of long calls + point of maximum loss | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) | 
CALL BACKSPREAD Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
| CALL BACKSPREAD | STRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Profit Scenario | Unlimited profit potential if the stock goes in upward direction. | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid | 
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of long call - Strike Price of short call - Net premium received | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | 
| Risk | Limited | Limited | 
| Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited | 
CALL BACKSPREAD Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
| CALL BACKSPREAD | STRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Similar Strategies | - | Strap, Short Put Ladder | 
| Disadvantage | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. | |
| Advantages | • Unlimited profit potential. | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |