Comparision (CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
VS BEAR CALL SPREAD)
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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
BEAR CALL SPREAD
About Strategy
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option Strategy
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur
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 ..
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Bearish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Bearish
When to use?
This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
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.
Action
• Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
BEAR CALL SPREAD
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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
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Disadvantage
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
Advantages
• The potential of loss is limited.
• 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.