SHORT STRADDLE	BULL CALENDER SPREAD
About Strategy	Short Straddle Option strategy This strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an Read more..	Bull Calendar Spread Option Strategy This strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof .. Read more..

SHORT STRADDLE Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details

	SHORT STRADDLE	BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	2
Strategy Level	Advance	Beginners
Reward Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium	Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.

SHORT STRADDLE Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?

	SHORT STRADDLE	BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Market View	Neutral	Bullish
When to use?	This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset.	This strategy is used when a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time.
Action	Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option	Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium	Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.

SHORT STRADDLE Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward

	SHORT STRADDLE	BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Unlimited

SHORT STRADDLE Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT STRADDLE	BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle	The Collar, Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage	• Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur.	• Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained.
Advantages	• A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option .	• Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk.