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BULL CALENDER SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Bull Calendar Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis 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. .. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | 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 | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | 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 CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time. | 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 | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | Sell 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | 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 CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions 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 | Unlimited | Limited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | The Collar, Bull Put Spread | Short Strangle and Short Straddle |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk. |