Bull Call Spread

What Is a Bull Call Spread?

A Bull Call Spread is an options trading strategy designed to benefit from a stock's limited increase in price.  A Bull Call Spread strategy involves taking two positions of buying a Call Option and selling a Call Option. 

When to use Bull Call Spread strategy? 

Moderately Bullish

The Trade

Buy a call and sell a higher strike cheaper call to reduce the premium. Or you can Buy ITM Call Option and Sell OTM Call Option.

Pros

Cheaper than buying a call.
Pay only for the limited upside you want.
Less Theta and lower IV risk.

Time and Volatility

Loses a little time value every day
Gains moderately if IV goes up

Max Loss:     Net premium

Max Profit:    Strike difference - Net premium


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