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SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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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 Straddle Option strategyThis strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an .. |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Details
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT STRADDLE - When & How to use ?
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. | This strategy is work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put | Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Underlying Price + Put Premium | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Risk & Reward
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put, Long Call | Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. | • Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur. |
Advantages | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. | • A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option . |