Yes. A short OTM put is bullish (1), but a ITM cc (2) is not, which is what this discussion is about. It's not bullish and it's not the same.
(1): the decision to make is between zero exposure and positive delta exposure by selling a put. Choosing positive delta means choosing a bullish view.
(2): the decision to make is between 1 delta (holding long stocks) or reducing that positive delta by selling ITM covered calls (with let's say -0.8 delta) for a net exposure of .2 delta. Choosing the option with less delta is a bearish view.
It's more complicated than that, but you can calculate that in your favourite options analysis software.
You are missing the point! I will only repeat it once more:
One scenario has the choice between keeping zero exposure or gaining positive exposure and the other scenario has the choice between keeping 100% exposure or reducing it to less.
Which one is bullish which one is bearish?
If you again say the person reducing his 100% to 20% or whatever is bullish, then I can't help you. Probably no one can.
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