This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.<
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 ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
LONG GUTS Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG GUTS
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
When to use?
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
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.
Action
Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
LONG GUTS Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG GUTS
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG GUTS Vs BEAR CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG GUTS
BEAR CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
Advantages
• Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.
• 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.