Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
VS RATIO CALL SPREAD)
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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO CALL SPREAD
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.
As the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is ..
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
2
3
Strategy Level
Beginners
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Unlimited
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is selling two calls.
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
RATIO CALL SPREAD
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Disadvantage
• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
Advantages
• Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point.