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About Strategy |
Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategyThis strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the |
Married Put Option StrategyThis strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi .. |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Details
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | - | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. | This Strategy work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call | Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | - | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | MARRIED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. | Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | MARRIED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly | Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. | Cost of the put options eats into profit margin. |
Advantages | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. | Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk |