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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 |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf 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 CALENDER SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
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. | |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call | |
Breakeven Point | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Unlimited |
BULL CALENDER SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALENDER SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | The Collar, 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. | |
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. |