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Comparision (BULL CALL SPREAD VS PUT BACKSPREAD)

 

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Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

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.

Put Backspread Option Strategy

If the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns.

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details

BULL CALL SPREAD PUT BACKSPREAD
Market View Bullish Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited
Risk Profile Limited
Breakeven Point Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?

BULL CALL SPREAD PUT BACKSPREAD
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.
Action Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Breakeven Point Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward

BULL CALL SPREAD PUT BACKSPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

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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.
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.

BULL CALL SPREAD

PUT BACKSPREAD