This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions.
This strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
SHORT GUTS Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future.
This strategy is used when a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time.
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
SHORT GUTS Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT GUTS Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT GUTS
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
The Collar, Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage
• Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.
• Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained.
Advantages
• Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle.
• Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk.