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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.

Bull Calendar Spread Option Strategy

This 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 ..

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details

BULL CALL SPREAD BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Market View Bullish Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?

BULL CALL SPREAD BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Market View Bullish Bullish
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. 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 Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call
Breakeven Point Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward

BULL CALL SPREAD BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

BULL CALL SPREAD BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Similar Strategies Collar The Collar, Bull Put Spread
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. • 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 • 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. • 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.

BULL CALL SPREAD

BULL CALENDER SPREAD