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A bull call debit spread is a options trading strategy that involves buying a call option at a lower strike price (long call) and selling another call option at a higher strike price (short call) on the same underlying asset, both with the same expiration date. This strategy is used when an investor has a moderately bullish outlook on the asset, believing it will experience a limited price increase.
Buying the long call: This gives you the right, but not the obligation, to buy the asset at the lower strike price if the option expires in-the-money (asset price is above the strike price).
Selling the short call: This obligates you to sell the asset at the higher strike price if the option expires in-the-money (asset price is above the strike price). However, you receive a premium for selling this option, which helps offset the cost of the long call.
Profit: If the asset price rises moderately, exceeding the lower strike price but staying below the higher strike price by expiration, you can exercise the long call and profit from the difference between the purchase price (lower strike) and the selling price (market price). The profit is capped at the difference between the higher and lower strike prices minus the premium paid.
Loss: If the asset price falls or stays below the lower strike price, the long call expires worthless, and you lose the premium paid. If the price rises significantly above the higher strike price, you are obligated to sell at the lower strike, potentially incurring a loss if the market price is higher.
Limited profit potential: Profits are capped at the difference between the strike prices minus the premium paid.
Limited risk: Maximum loss is limited to the premium paid.
Lower cost compared to buying a single call option: By selling the higher strike call, you reduce the upfront cost compared to buying a single call at the lower strike price.
This strategy is suitable for investors with a moderately bullish outlook on the underlying asset who want to:
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