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SHORT STRANGLE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, .. |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
SHORT STRANGLE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received | Premium Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT STRANGLE Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Straddle, Long Strangle | Protective Put, Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |