Comparision (CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
VS BEAR PUT SPREAD)
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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
About Strategy
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option Strategy
This 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
When a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM ..
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Bearish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View
Bullish
Bearish
When to use?
This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action
• Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
Advantages
• The potential of loss is limited.
• If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk.