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.
Bull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
SHORT GUTS Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT GUTS
BULL CALL 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 an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.
Action
Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put
Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received
Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid
SHORT GUTS Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT GUTS
BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
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
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT GUTS Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT GUTS
BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Collar
Disadvantage
• Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.
• Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected.
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.
• Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid.