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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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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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Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategyThis strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | - |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. | |
Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | - |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. | |
Advantages | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. |