SHORT STRADDLE	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy	Short Straddle Option strategy This strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an Read more..	Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk: Read more..

SHORT STRADDLE Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

	SHORT STRADDLE	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	2	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

SHORT STRADDLE Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

	SHORT STRADDLE	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
When to use?	This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset.
Action	Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option	Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

SHORT STRADDLE Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

	SHORT STRADDLE	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Limited

SHORT STRADDLE Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT STRADDLE	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle	Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur.
Advantages	• A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option .