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
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. ..
Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile
Limited
Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
BEAR CALL SPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
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 is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option
Sell 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point
Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
BEAR CALL SPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR CALL SPREAD
RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies
Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread
Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage
• Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
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.