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Comparision (COVERED COMBINATION VS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  COVERED COMBINATION DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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Covered Combination Option Strategy

This strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited.
Risk: Un

Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option.

COVERED COMBINATION Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

COVERED COMBINATION DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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 Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2

COVERED COMBINATION Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

COVERED COMBINATION DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Bullish Bullish
When to use? This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline.
Action Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call
Breakeven Point (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2

COVERED COMBINATION Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

COVERED COMBINATION DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

COVERED COMBINATION Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

COVERED COMBINATION DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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Disadvantage Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return.
Advantages Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish.

COVERED COMBINATION

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD