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Comparision (SHORT GUTS VS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT GUTS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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Short Guts Option Strategy 

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.

Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

This 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.

SHORT GUTS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

SHORT GUTS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

SHORT GUTS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SHORT GUTS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
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.
Action Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

SHORT GUTS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT GUTS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - 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
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT GUTS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT GUTS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.
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.

SHORT GUTS

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD