Comparision (NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
VS BULL CALL SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy
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
Bull 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. ..
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
2
2
Strategy Level
Beginners
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
-
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
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.
This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.
• Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
• 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
• Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.
• 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.