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 ..
SHORT PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.
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.
SHORT PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options.
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly
Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
• Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
Advantages
• Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account.
• Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.