Compare Strategies
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
---|---|---|
![]() |
![]() |
|
About Strategy |
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
---|---|---|
Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
---|---|---|
Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. |
Action | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
---|---|---|
Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
---|---|---|
Similar Strategies | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | Stock Repair Strategy |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |