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Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)

 

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  DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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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.

Long Call Butterfly Option Strategy

A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Bull Put Spread -
Disadvantage • Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
Advantages • Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY