This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.
When a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM ..
LONG CALL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View
Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.)
Bearish
When to use?
This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction.
The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action
Buying Call option
Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Strike price + Premium
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
LONG CALL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry.
Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Premium Paid
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG CALL Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Protective Put
Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen.
• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
Advantages
• Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock.
• If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk.
