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Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD VS SHORT GUTS)

 

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  DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT GUTS
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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.

Short Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions.

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Details

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

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

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT GUTS
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future.
Action Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Risk & Reward

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

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

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD SHORT GUTS
Similar Strategies Bull Put Spread Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.
Advantages • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle.

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD

SHORT GUTS