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Comparision (SHORT STRANGLE VS BEAR CALL SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT STRANGLE BEAR CALL SPREAD
About Strategy

Short Strangle Option Strategy 

This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if

Bear Call Spread Option Strategy 

Bear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r ..

SHORT STRANGLE Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Details

SHORT STRANGLE BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bearish
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 Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received

SHORT STRANGLE Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SHORT STRANGLE BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bearish
When to use? This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. This strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received

SHORT STRANGLE Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT STRANGLE BEAR CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT STRANGLE Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT STRANGLE BEAR CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Straddle, Long Strangle Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. • Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
Advantages • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. • This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk.

SHORT STRANGLE

BEAR CALL SPREAD