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COVERED PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis 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. Risk:
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COVERED PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
COVERED PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received |
COVERED PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bearish | Bullish |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | |
Action | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received |
COVERED PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. |