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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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About Strategy |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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Long Guts Option StrategyThis 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.< .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
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. | |
Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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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 | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | LONG GUTS | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap |
Disadvantage | • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive. | |
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. |