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About Strategy |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
Bull Calendar Spread Option StrategyThis 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 .. |
COVERED PUT Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details
COVERED PUT | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | 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 | Futures Price + Premium Received | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
COVERED PUT Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | 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 Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
COVERED PUT Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED PUT Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | The Collar, Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • 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 | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. | • 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. |