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BULL PUT SPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem |
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 .. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | - |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. | 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 | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | - |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. |
Advantages | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. |