Comparision (CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
VS LONG GUTS)
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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
LONG GUTS
About Strategy
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option Strategy
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs LONG GUTS - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
LONG GUTS
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Unlimited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
LONG GUTS
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action
• Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages
• The potential of loss is limited.
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.