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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG 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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Long Strangle Option StrategyA Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG 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 | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used in 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 OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Long Straddle, Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. | |
Advantages | • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . |