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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT CALL | |
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Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis 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 |
Short Call Option StrategyA 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 .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SHORT CALL - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SHORT CALL - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | 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 | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls | Sell or Write Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. | Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SHORT CALL - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium | Max Profit = Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Call + Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY Vs SHORT CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | SHORT CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | Covered Put, Covered Calls |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • Unlimited risk to the upside underlying stocks. • Potential loss more than the premium collected. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | • 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. |