BEAR CALL SPREAD	MARRIED PUT
About Strategy	Bear Call Spread Option Strategy  Bear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r Read more..	Married Put Option Strategy This strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi .. Read more..

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Details

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	MARRIED PUT
Market View	Bearish	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	1
Strategy Level	Beginners	Beginners
Reward Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Risk Profile	Limited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received	Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	MARRIED PUT
Market View	Bearish	Bullish
When to use?	This 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.	This Strategy work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future.
Action	Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option	Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put Option
Breakeven Point	Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received	Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	MARRIED PUT
Maximum Profit Scenario	Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received	Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Unlimited

BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons

	BEAR CALL SPREAD	MARRIED PUT
Similar Strategies	Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread	Long Call
Disadvantage	• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.	Cost of the put options eats into profit margin.
Advantages	• This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk.	Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk