Bear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r
Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
BEAR CALL SPREAD
STRIP
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
When to use?
This 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.
When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option
Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
BEAR CALL SPREAD
STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR CALL SPREAD
STRIP
Similar Strategies
Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage
• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages
• This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk.
Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.