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About Strategy |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT PUT - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Strike Price - Premium |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT PUT - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline. | This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Strike Price - Premium |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION | SHORT PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) |
Risk | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION | SHORT PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | • Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. |