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.
Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD
STRIP
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
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.
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action
Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD
STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD
STRIP
Similar Strategies
Collar
Strap, Short Put Ladder
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.
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
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.
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.