Comparision (BEAR CALL SPREAD
VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
BEAR CALL SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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
A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
BEAR CALL SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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 should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
BEAR CALL SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR CALL SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
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Disadvantage
• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
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.
• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.