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Comparision (LONG PUT VS NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD)

 

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  LONG PUT NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
About Strategy

Long Put Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.<

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 ..

LONG PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details

LONG PUT NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Market View Bearish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 1 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid -

LONG PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG PUT NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Market View Bearish Neutral
When to use? A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. 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.
Action Buy Put Option Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid -

LONG PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options.
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options.
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Protective Call, Short Put Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly
Disadvantage • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
Advantages • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.

LONG PUT

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD