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Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD VS RATIO CALL SPREAD)

 

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  DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD RATIO CALL SPREAD
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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.

Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy 

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.
Action Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls
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 - 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
Similar Strategies Bull Put Spread Variable Ratio Write
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.

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD

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