Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
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.
A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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Disadvantage
• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
Advantages
• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.