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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | STRIP | |
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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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Strip Option StrategyStrip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - Details
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | STRIP | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. | |
Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | STRIP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | STRIP | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Strap, Short Put Ladder |
Disadvantage | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. | |
Advantages | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |