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Comparision (NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD VS LONG COMBO)

 

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Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategy 

This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the

Long Combo Option Strategy 

Long Combo Option Trading Strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish in nature and expects the stock price to rise in the near future. Here a trader will sell one ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and buy one ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option. This trade will require less capital to implement since the amount required to buy the call will be covered by the amount received ..

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - Details

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD LONG COMBO
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 2
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point - Call Strike + Net Premium

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - When & How to use ?

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD LONG COMBO
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. This strategy is used when an investor Bullish on an underlying but don't have the required capital or the risk appetite to invest directly into it.
Action Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call Sell OTM Put Option, Buy OTM Call Option
Breakeven Point - Call Strike + Net Premium

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - Risk & Reward

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD LONG COMBO
Maximum Profit Scenario Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. Underlying asset goes up and Call option exercised
Maximum Loss Scenario It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. Underlying asset goes down and Put option exercised
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Unlimited

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs LONG COMBO - Strategy Pros & Cons

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD LONG COMBO
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Disadvantage • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. • Losses can keep on increasing as the price of stock goes down. • High risk strategy.
Advantages • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. • Capital investment is low and returns are high. • Unlimited reward, returns keep on increasing with the increase on stock price. • Leverage facility provided by this strategy is very beneficial.

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD

LONG COMBO