This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions.
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 ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
SHORT GUTS Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future.
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
Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put
Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
SHORT GUTS Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid
Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT GUTS Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT GUTS
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.
• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
Advantages
• Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle.
• 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.