Compare Strategies
COVERED COMBINATION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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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 |
Protective Call Option StrategyThis strategy is simply the reversal of the Synthetic Call Strategy. This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. Trader will short underlying stock in the cash market and buy either an ATM Call Option or OTM Call Option. The Call Option is bought to protect / hedge the upside risk on the short position. The .. |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
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 is implemented when a trader is bearish on the market and expects to go down. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy 1 ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 | Sale Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Sale Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid + Call Strike Price - Sale Price of Underlying + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs PROTECTIVE CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION | PROTECTIVE CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | Put Backspread, Long Put |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | • Profitable when market moves as expected. • Not good for beginners. |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. | • Limited risk if the market moves in opposite direction as expected. • Allows you to keep open a profitable position to make further profits. • Unlimited profit potential. |