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Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategy 

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, 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 Call Option Strategy

A trader shorts or writes a Call Option when he feels that underlying stock price is likely to go down. Selling Call Option is a strategy preferred for experienced traders.
However this strategy is very risky in nature. If the stock rallies on the upside, your risk becomes potentially unquantifiable and unlimited. If the strategy ..

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL - Details

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT CALL
Market View Neutral Bearish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 1
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point - Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL - When & How to use ?

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT CALL
Market View Neutral Bearish
When to use? 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. It is an aggressive strategy and involves huge risks. It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view on the underlying.
Action Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call Sell or Write Call Option
Breakeven Point - Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. Max Profit = Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD SHORT CALL
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Disadvantage • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected.
Advantages • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. • With the help of this strategy, traders can book profit from falling prices in the underlying asset. • Less investment, more profit. • Traders can book profit when underlying stock price fall, move sideways or rise by a small amount.

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD

SHORT CALL