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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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About Strategy |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis 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:
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Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. | |
Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Stock Repair Strategy |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |