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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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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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Short Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Volatile |
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 | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Volatile |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. | |
Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. | |
Advantages | • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. |