Bull Call Spread
The bull call spread is one my favorite strategies and happens to be one of the most versatile strategies in the world of options. Although there are many complex strategies, the majority of them can be broken down into variations of spreads. The bull call spread is a great way for the individual investor was bullish on the underlying to take advantage of the move but the limited risk, limited reward risk profile.
The bull call spread is a great strategy for the individual investor to answer into higher-priced stocks, like Apple for example. The bull call spread allows even the smallest of accounts to get in on the action, and this is why it should be highly used weapon in the traders arsenal.
Bull Call Spread Risk Profile
Composition
The bull call spread consists of Long one call option with a lower strike price and short one call option with a higher striker price.
Risk/Reward
Max Reward: Limited profit potential. Limited to the difference between the two strike prices minus the net premium paid for the spread.
Max Risk: Limited risk potential. Limited to the premium paid for the long option minus the premium received for the higher priced short option.
Characteristics
The bull call spread is (obviously) a bullish position. It is a long delta spread and takes advantage of underlying securities such as stocks and EFTs going up. Best used with stocks in a slow grinding uptrend.
The bull call spread is one of the most cost effective methods to get take a bullish position in the markets. The only downfall is the limited gain potential.
The vertical spread is an incredibly durable, flexible and powerful strategy and will most definitely be a widely used weapon in the arsenal of an option trader.
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