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Comparision (NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD VS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategy 

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, 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 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.

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
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 -

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
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 Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call
Breakeven Point -

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly Bull Put Spread
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.

NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD