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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
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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Short Call Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. | |
Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit is limited to the net premium received. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. | |
Advantages | • Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted. |