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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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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 Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. | |
Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received | |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. | |
Advantages | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |