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COVERED COMBINATION | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis 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 StrategyThis 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. Risk:
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COVERED COMBINATION Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | DIAGONAL 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 | 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 | |
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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 | |
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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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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | Bull Put Spread |
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. |