Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
VS SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
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.
This strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the ..
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
2
4
Strategy Level
Beginners
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Bull Put Spread
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
Advantages
• Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted.