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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 |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
COVERED COMBINATION | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Bullish | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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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. | |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put | |
Breakeven Point | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
COVERED COMBINATION Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Stock Repair Strategy | |
Disadvantage | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. | |
Advantages | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |