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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. .. |
RISK REVERSAL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
RISK REVERSAL | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
RISK REVERSAL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
RISK REVERSAL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. | • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. |