Comparision (NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
VS BULL PUT SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
BULL PUT SPREAD
About Strategy
Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategy
This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the
Bull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem ..
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
BULL PUT SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
2
2
Strategy Level
Beginners
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
-
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
BULL PUT SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option.
Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall.
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
BULL PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options.
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options.
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
BULL PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Disadvantage
• Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
Advantages
• Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.
• Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk.