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LONG COMBO | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Long Combo Option StrategyLong Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. .. |
LONG COMBO Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
LONG COMBO | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
LONG COMBO Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG COMBO | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it. | This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. |
Action | Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Call Strike + Net Premium | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
LONG COMBO Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG COMBO | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG COMBO Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG COMBO | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Disadvantage | • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy. | • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. |
Advantages | • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial. | • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. |