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Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD VS LONG GUTS)

 

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  DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG GUTS
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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.

Long Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Details

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG GUTS
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG GUTS
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies Bull Put Spread Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD

LONG GUTS