Comparision (SHORT STRANGLE
VS BULL CALENDER SPREAD )
Compare Strategies
SHORT STRANGLE
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
About Strategy
Short Strangle Option Strategy
This 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
This strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof ..
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
SHORT STRANGLE Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT STRANGLE Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
The Collar, Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
• Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained.
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.
• Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk.