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BULL CALENDER SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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About Strategy |
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 |
The Collar Option StrategyCollar Strategy is an extension to Covered Call Strategy. A trader, who is bullish in nature but has a very low risk appetite and wants to mitigate his risk will implement the Collar Strategy. Collar involves buying of stock in either Cash/Futures Market, buying an ATM Put Option & selling an OTM Call Option. The expiry dates of the op .. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs THE COLLAR - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs THE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
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. | It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | Buy Underlying, Buy 1 ATM Put Option, Sell 1 OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs THE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs THE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | THE COLLAR | |
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Similar Strategies | The Collar, Bull Put Spread | Call Spread, Bull Put Spread |
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. | • Limited profit. • A trader can book more profit without this strategy if the prices goes high. |
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. | • This strategy protects the losses on underlying asset. • Risk gets limited if the price of the stocks goes down. • Trader can get ownership benefits life dividend and voting rights. |