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Comparision (LONG PUT VS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  LONG PUT DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy

Long Put Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future.
Risk: The maximum loss will be the premium amount paid.<

Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

This 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.

LONG PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

LONG PUT DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Bearish Bullish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 1 2
Strategy Level Beginners Beginners
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

LONG PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG PUT DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Bearish Bullish
When to use? A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future.
Action Buy Put Option Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid

LONG PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG PUT Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Protective Call, Short Put Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay.
Advantages • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk.

LONG PUT

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD