Compare Strategies
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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About Strategy |
Bear Call Spread Option StrategyBear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r |
Long Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< .. |
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Details
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Market View | Bearish | 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 | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. | This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. |
Action | Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | • Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges. | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. |
Advantages | • This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk. | • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss. |