BEAR CALL SPREAD	SHORT STRADDLE
About Strategy	Bear Call Spread Option Strategy  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 Read more..	Short Straddle Option strategy This strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an .. Read more..

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Details

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

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - When & How to use ?

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	SHORT STRADDLE
Market View	Bearish	Neutral
When to use?	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.	This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset.
Action	Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option	Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option
Breakeven Point	Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received	Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Risk & Reward

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	SHORT STRADDLE
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	SHORT STRADDLE
Similar Strategies	Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread	Short Strangle
Disadvantage	• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.	• Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur.
Advantages	• 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.	• A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option .