DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD	PROTECTIVE PUT
About Strategy	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. Risk: Read more..	Protective Put Option Strategy Protective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position. Read more..

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Details

	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD	PROTECTIVE PUT
Market View	Bullish	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	1
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginners
Reward Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Limited
Breakeven Point		Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - When & How to use ?

	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD	PROTECTIVE PUT
Market View	Bullish	Bullish
When to use?		This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside.
Action	Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call	Buy 1 ATM Put
Breakeven Point		Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Risk & Reward

	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD	PROTECTIVE PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario		Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario		Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Unlimited

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs PROTECTIVE PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD	PROTECTIVE PUT
Similar Strategies	Bull Put Spread	Long Call, Call Backspread
Disadvantage		• Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected.
Advantages		• Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk.