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SHORT PUT | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategyThis strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the .. |
SHORT PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | - |
SHORT PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. | This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. |
Action | Sell Put Option | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price - Premium | - |
SHORT PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. |
Advantages | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. |